| 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 | $30.55 | 4.590% | $31.9522 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.80 | 4.864% | $71.0978 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.71 | 13.324% | $183.2562 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.87 | 5.614% | $86.4662 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.87 | 8.169% | $265.9551 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.98 | 10.294% | $229.3895 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 6.292% | $230.069 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.23 | $1,098.1860 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.40 | |