| 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 | $33.50 | 7.461% | $35.9994 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.75 | 6.859% | $31.7906 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.69 | 6.747% | $101.0787 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.32 | 13.236% | $229.0991 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.39 | 4.717% | $250.682 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.94 | 4.544% | $256.0701 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.90 | 12.605% | $257.7528 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.49 | $1,162.4727 | $1,162.47 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.60 | |