| 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 | $30.69 | 10.335% | $33.8618 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.90 | 3.137% | $49.4026 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.80 | 5.799% | $223.0243 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.60 | 12.703% | $262.1472 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.44 | 5.552% | $211.5684 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.41 | 3.168% | $158.27 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.80 | 8.342% | $160.1295 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.64 | $1,098.4038 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 | |