| 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 | $29.38 | 12.500% | $33.0525 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.34 | 7.135% | $10.0064 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.74 | 4.262% | $53.9452 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.41 | 8.483% | $35.1593 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.28 | 13.106% | $180.1552 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.87 | 9.185% | $197.4829 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.27 | 11.588% | $41.5888 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.29 | $551.3903 | $551.40 | $551.40 | $551.50 | |