| 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 | $30.99 | 6.583% | $33.0301 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.71 | 6.121% | $86.7115 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.83 | 9.516% | $28.288 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 9.209% | $172.9434 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.98 | 10.465% | $235.2684 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.75 | 12.706% | $282.6103 | $282.61 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.62 | 11.153% | $144.0765 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.24 | $982.9282 | $982.93 | $982.95 | $982.90 | |