| 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 | $32.67 | 3.385% | $33.7759 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.71 | 9.844% | $87.5567 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.40 | 10.496% | $186.0753 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.97 | 10.403% | $241.7494 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.40 | 9.343% | $48.5483 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.67 | 5.417% | $55.5231 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.39 | 3.610% | $130.9527 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.21 | $784.1814 | $784.19 | $784.20 | $784.20 | |