| 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 | $31.97 | 5.698% | $33.7917 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.62 | 9.839% | $176.4234 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.77 | 4.841% | $136.0522 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.25 | 13.507% | $161.4637 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.78 | 11.286% | $58.7368 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.44 | 9.578% | $268.9482 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.47 | 10.347% | $94.3136 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.30 | $929.7296 | $929.72 | $929.70 | $929.70 | |