| 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 | $33.50 | 4.450% | $34.9908 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 7.759% | $181.8541 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.98 | 13.851% | $154.8146 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.69 | 3.398% | $212.6793 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.70 | 11.846% | $173.0258 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.68 | 6.611% | $125.4598 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.69 | 13.239% | $214.8031 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.00 | $1,097.6275 | $1,097.62 | $1,097.65 | $1,097.70 | |