| 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 | $29.98 | 8.575% | $32.5508 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.92 | 6.717% | $65.012 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.92 | 9.154% | $171.2845 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.61 | 5.487% | $181.0262 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.88 | 11.643% | $54.5711 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.52 | 11.183% | $19.4793 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.27 | 13.732% | $36.7013 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.10 | $560.6252 | $560.62 | $560.65 | $560.70 | |