| 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 | $33.51 | 3.845% | $34.7985 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 6.602% | $172.2688 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.63 | 9.509% | $125.5302 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.43 | 8.629% | $231.8469 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.28 | 11.236% | $70.3901 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.44 | 13.398% | $272.6542 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.34 | 12.344% | $257.6497 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.23 | $1,165.1384 | $1,165.14 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.10 | |