| 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 | $30.42 | 5.673% | $32.1457 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.48 | 6.384% | $209.0233 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.89 | 12.393% | $246.017 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.74 | 3.332% | $177.4624 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.54 | 4.356% | $84.0483 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.47 | 9.172% | $163.1794 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 12.486% | $86.9067 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.80 | $998.7828 | $998.79 | $998.75 | $998.70 | |