| 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 | 9.595% | $32.8566 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.98 | 11.671% | $157.4338 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.52 | 5.301% | $17.3957 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.46 | 6.709% | $70.9188 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.38 | 4.690% | $156.3859 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.92 | 5.685% | $60.1559 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.31 | 6.788% | $30.2317 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.55 | $525.3784 | $525.39 | $525.40 | $525.40 | |