| 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 | $33.41 | 7.343% | $35.8633 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.33 | 5.794% | $181.2569 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.40 | 3.343% | $254.6372 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.79 | 9.866% | $237.0798 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.75 | 8.315% | $80.9655 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.65 | 12.120% | $59.0312 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.84 | 11.380% | $206.9886 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.17 | $1,055.8225 | $1,055.83 | $1,055.85 | $1,055.90 | |