| 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 | $33.62 | 3.769% | $34.8871 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.38 | 12.816% | $201.2412 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.60 | 8.427% | $171.9652 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.50 | 7.730% | $95.3411 | $95.34 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.54 | 5.669% | $82.9924 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.66 | 4.330% | $238.561 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.78 | 6.490% | $217.0053 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.08 | $1,041.9933 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 | |