| 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 | $33.37 | 6.587% | $35.5681 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.26 | 11.332% | $79.3352 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.98 | 6.275% | $240.1602 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.76 | 11.839% | $254.7245 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.27 | 13.802% | $211.979 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.54 | 9.515% | $75.0616 | $75.06 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.71 | 7.232% | $92.9809 | $92.98 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.89 | $989.8095 | $989.81 | $989.80 | $989.90 | |