| 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 | $31.64 | 5.874% | $33.4985 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.76 | 10.218% | $160.6538 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.65 | 10.247% | $189.239 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.54 | 8.336% | $115.4212 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.90 | 12.188% | $213.045 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.83 | 11.501% | $102.3914 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.72 | 8.429% | $158.0027 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.04 | $972.2516 | $972.25 | $972.25 | $972.20 | |