| 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 | $31.86 | 4.378% | $33.2548 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.83 | 13.296% | $98.3749 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 13.259% | $228.1263 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.43 | 5.441% | $45.793 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 10.850% | $275.4068 | $275.41 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.66 | 9.261% | $53.1664 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.55 | 8.247% | $252.8109 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.20 | $986.9331 | $986.93 | $986.90 | $987.00 | |