| 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 | $29.53 | 11.735% | $32.9953 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.66 | 5.625% | $94.7034 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 13.275% | $281.3638 | $281.36 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.57 | 4.840% | $144.2284 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.48 | 11.870% | $186.2412 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.94 | 12.564% | $10.0632 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.74 | 10.127% | $238.6893 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.31 | $988.2846 | $988.28 | $988.30 | $988.30 | |