| 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 | $30.39 | 8.545% | $32.9868 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.32 | 9.217% | $132.5021 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.33 | 11.173% | $77.0762 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.40 | 7.122% | $228.5983 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.37 | 12.104% | $184.2653 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.49 | 12.602% | $34.3323 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.71 | 13.479% | $279.964 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.01 | $969.7250 | $969.73 | $969.75 | $969.80 | |