| 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 | $30.70 | 8.385% | $33.2742 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.43 | 6.699% | $223.4597 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.46 | 5.559% | $61.7098 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.65 | 7.711% | $201.0426 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.45 | 13.537% | $39.1135 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.33 | 7.414% | $131.3995 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.89 | 5.387% | $255.9745 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.91 | $945.9738 | $945.96 | $945.90 | $946.00 | |