| 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 | $30.46 | 8.305% | $32.9897 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.46 | 9.667% | $89.3347 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.40 | 8.205% | $172.4788 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 5.861% | $39.031 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.98 | 13.625% | $279.4948 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.88 | 6.294% | $159.3134 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.60 | 6.664% | $26.2393 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.65 | $798.8817 | $798.87 | $798.95 | $798.80 | |