| 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 | $33.79 | 3.533% | $34.9838 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.32 | 7.862% | $191.2609 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.37 | 9.254% | $253.8735 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.93 | 7.581% | $78.4588 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.77 | 4.486% | $25.8812 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.45 | 5.276% | $157.335 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 5.858% | $219.7612 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.23 | $961.5544 | $961.55 | $961.55 | $961.70 | |