| 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 | $30.99 | 6.835% | $33.1082 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.46 | 8.548% | $221.9372 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.68 | 13.583% | $112.0837 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 9.486% | $158.262 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.89 | 6.730% | $182.3909 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.68 | 6.559% | $258.5974 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.32 | 13.263% | $245.0105 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.57 | $1,211.3899 | $1,211.39 | $1,211.40 | $1,211.40 | |