| 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 | $33.55 | 5.215% | $35.2996 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.29 | 5.330% | $235.1914 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.84 | 10.305% | $62.6974 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.61 | 4.591% | $210.8659 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.41 | 5.685% | $228.7129 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.80 | 12.447% | $193.1839 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.67 | 10.708% | $128.0559 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.17 | $1,094.0070 | $1,094.01 | $1,094.00 | $1,094.10 | |