| 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 | $32.98 | 6.217% | $35.0304 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.69 | 13.649% | $81.475 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.96 | 8.799% | $214.2905 | $214.29 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.37 | 11.427% | $146.3816 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.39 | 7.707% | $198.6009 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.78 | 3.119% | $177.1378 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.70 | 11.738% | $133.7504 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.87 | $986.6666 | $986.67 | $986.75 | $986.70 | |