| 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 | $33.56 | 8.142% | $36.2925 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.28 | 6.762% | $182.862 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.43 | 8.260% | $57.8433 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.78 | 5.729% | $35.7153 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.37 | 13.544% | $200.2576 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.57 | 7.485% | $110.2474 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 7.348% | $262.8094 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.81 | $886.0275 | $886.03 | $886.00 | $886.00 | |