| 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 | $31.95 | 4.861% | $33.5031 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.50 | 5.724% | $26.9596 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.60 | 8.334% | $114.4007 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.55 | 10.382% | $75.6669 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.94 | 9.675% | $188.5752 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.58 | 9.193% | $11.5526 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 12.818% | $52.5506 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.70 | $503.2087 | $503.21 | $503.20 | $503.40 | |