| 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 | $30.84 | 8.232% | $33.3787 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 4.780% | $38.0142 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.83 | 9.562% | $46.9254 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 9.705% | $156.198 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.87 | 6.261% | $125.2498 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.97 | 8.732% | $115.2233 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.27 | 10.246% | $138.1052 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.44 | $653.0946 | $653.10 | $653.10 | $653.00 | |