| 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 | $31.90 | 3.715% | $33.0851 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.45 | 8.742% | $204.9243 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.49 | 10.189% | $204.3896 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 13.800% | $58.7663 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.54 | 12.667% | $95.2487 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.64 | 10.258% | $38.1934 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.97 | 8.631% | $223.7473 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.63 | $858.3547 | $858.36 | $858.35 | $858.30 | |