| 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 | $32.62 | 5.706% | $34.4813 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 4.566% | $131.2617 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.45 | 8.784% | $87.5167 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.79 | 3.475% | $216.0455 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.48 | 7.553% | $49.9906 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.88 | 5.648% | $69.6009 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.63 | 10.647% | $48.2753 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.38 | $637.1720 | $637.18 | $637.20 | $637.20 | |