| 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 | $33.49 | 5.855% | $35.4508 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.53 | 8.530% | $259.9619 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.50 | 10.817% | $106.9384 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.52 | 9.283% | $91.2732 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.97 | 6.428% | $202.1813 | $202.18 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.28 | 4.164% | $260.7017 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.37 | 11.407% | $262.2187 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.66 | $1,218.7260 | $1,218.72 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.80 | |