| 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 | $35.64 | 3.454% | $36.871 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.79 | 3.169% | $83.3502 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.68 | 6.284% | $215.4164 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 11.116% | $276.5566 | $276.56 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.40 | 9.633% | $33.3284 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.92 | 13.139% | $139.0705 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 13.521% | $259.3955 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.82 | $1,043.9886 | $1,044.00 | $1,043.95 | $1,044.10 | |