| 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 | 7.111% | $35.8822 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.41 | 9.210% | $131.4998 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.29 | 11.766% | $237.268 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.83 | 8.366% | $150.4445 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 10.738% | $163.3275 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.99 | 11.142% | $94.4596 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 3.280% | $203.1518 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.21 | $1,016.0334 | $1,016.03 | $1,016.05 | $1,016.10 | |