| 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 | $33.70 | 5.450% | $35.5367 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.49 | 12.851% | $199.1707 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.76 | 8.345% | $240.2659 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.50 | 10.360% | $106.4974 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.86 | 6.125% | $77.3227 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.57 | 8.658% | $257.0522 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.72 | 12.301% | $170.3831 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.60 | $1,086.2287 | $1,086.23 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.30 | |