| 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 | $33.25 | 3.258% | $34.3333 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.50 | 6.801% | $19.7582 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.83 | 9.815% | $264.4675 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.74 | 4.225% | $121.6723 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 6.215% | $21.0093 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.43 | 3.315% | $187.4444 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.41 | 9.133% | $249.2707 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.94 | $897.9557 | $897.95 | $897.90 | $898.00 | |