| 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 | $31.85 | 3.532% | $32.9749 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.72 | 7.606% | $95.468 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.93 | 12.351% | $221.2528 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.86 | 4.551% | $13.4453 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.59 | 6.272% | $168.5368 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.98 | 12.803% | $135.341 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.63 | 6.838% | $215.4175 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.56 | $882.4363 | $882.44 | $882.40 | $882.40 | |