| 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 | $33.28 | 6.324% | $35.3846 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.62 | 3.606% | $215.1068 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.86 | 12.403% | $50.424 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.30 | 6.500% | $188.8245 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.83 | 12.426% | $148.2112 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.58 | 10.293% | $153.947 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.84 | 8.595% | $173.5782 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.31 | $965.4763 | $965.47 | $965.45 | $965.40 | |