| 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 | $30.88 | 3.548% | $31.9756 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.91 | 4.644% | $75.2495 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.37 | 8.798% | $33.042 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.74 | 7.477% | $187.8053 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.62 | 8.351% | $27.7595 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.63 | 11.832% | $87.9335 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 12.314% | $86.2459 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.94 | $530.0113 | $530.02 | $530.05 | $529.90 | |