| 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 | $33.25 | 5.235% | $34.9906 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.43 | 9.137% | $107.4235 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.74 | 9.542% | $169.5053 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.65 | 6.438% | $56.0396 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.92 | 13.617% | $196.4665 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.43 | 5.108% | $59.3124 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.81 | 8.411% | $220.9525 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.23 | $844.6904 | $844.69 | $844.65 | $844.70 | |