| 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 | $31.79 | 5.343% | $33.4885 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.54 | 13.764% | $24.5048 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.61 | 9.472% | $104.6662 | $104.67 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 9.670% | $57.84 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.71 | 9.486% | $177.0498 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.62 | 13.110% | $245.0189 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.52 | 4.624% | $122.9541 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.53 | $765.5223 | $765.52 | $765.50 | $765.50 | |