| 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 | 5.348% | $35.1968 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.85 | 11.131% | $198.7578 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.58 | 10.350% | $262.1695 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.30 | 10.834% | $144.4167 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.53 | 9.732% | $112.5082 | $112.51 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.54 | 11.582% | $198.1027 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.64 | 6.578% | $52.9053 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.85 | $1,004.0570 | $1,004.07 | $1,004.00 | $1,004.10 | |