| 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 | $33.88 | 3.783% | $35.1617 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 12.490% | $212.0549 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 8.787% | $55.3073 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.33 | 12.117% | $48.5803 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.49 | 13.238% | $196.4566 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.66 | 8.264% | $79.7473 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.55 | 9.576% | $221.9462 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.26 | $849.2543 | $849.26 | $849.25 | $849.30 | |