| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $33.49 | 7.384% | $35.9629 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.26 | 8.457% | $179.236 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.60 | 13.846% | $237.4828 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 11.670% | $244.3005 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.29 | 9.494% | $248.8689 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.69 | 5.475% | $172.652 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.64 | 3.209% | $189.533 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.74 | $1,308.0361 | $1,308.03 | $1,308.05 | $1,308.10 | |