| 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 | $29.99 | 11.666% | $33.4886 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.70 | 7.795% | $9.3782 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.40 | 4.709% | $170.0474 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.31 | 8.716% | $78.6125 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.45 | 11.493% | $58.4781 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.41 | 4.217% | $12.9333 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.25 | 6.656% | $30.1303 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $366.51 | $393.0684 | $393.07 | $393.15 | $393.00 | |