| 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 | $34.55 | 4.684% | $36.1683 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.54 | 3.821% | $203.0116 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.47 | 11.246% | $247.489 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 10.154% | $180.0908 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.70 | 4.362% | $245.9812 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.33 | 9.620% | $104.5007 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.87 | 13.386% | $210.7506 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.95 | $1,227.9922 | $1,227.99 | $1,228.00 | $1,228.10 | |