| 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 | $33.33 | 9.505% | $36.498 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.42 | 13.698% | $222.1886 | $222.19 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 7.439% | $139.6492 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.89 | 4.840% | $198.0323 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.63 | 3.390% | $254.9908 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.42 | 12.748% | $79.3971 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.33 | 10.582% | $169.5554 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.00 | $1,100.3114 | $1,100.32 | $1,100.35 | $1,100.30 | |