| 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 | $30.54 | 9.346% | $33.3943 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.80 | 4.779% | $56.3711 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.29 | 3.329% | $14.7657 | $14.77 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.83 | 11.546% | $177.1685 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.30 | 4.186% | $255.5683 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.98 | 7.835% | $140.1639 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.75 | 10.221% | $159.5449 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.49 | $836.9767 | $836.97 | $836.90 | $837.10 | |