| 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 | $30.43 | 9.273% | $33.2518 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.36 | 3.379% | $12.7776 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 7.367% | $265.991 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.30 | 6.642% | $12.0505 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.84 | 6.347% | $185.9371 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.82 | 9.254% | $10.7287 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.35 | 11.237% | $197.2788 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.84 | $718.0155 | $718.02 | $718.10 | $718.10 | |