| 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 | $31.59 | 8.374% | $34.2353 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.76 | 3.186% | $19.3577 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.82 | 4.321% | $194.8925 | $194.89 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.36 | 7.238% | $252.3954 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.54 | 6.209% | $126.9622 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.88 | 11.350% | $228.1339 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.70 | 7.330% | $177.8458 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.65 | $1,033.8228 | $1,033.83 | $1,033.85 | $1,033.80 | |