| 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 | $32.35 | 9.734% | $35.4989 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.55 | 3.525% | $129.9756 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.94 | 8.385% | $195.028 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.49 | 6.677% | $257.6143 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.51 | 9.262% | $250.7672 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.34 | 4.771% | $210.9459 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.66 | 5.372% | $249.3734 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.84 | $1,329.2033 | $1,329.21 | $1,329.20 | $1,329.20 | |