| 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 | $29.55 | 8.181% | $31.9675 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.46 | 4.720% | $178.5057 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.37 | 13.572% | $48.1205 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 9.753% | $144.3581 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.49 | 7.740% | $256.9491 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.42 | 9.689% | $11.4296 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.46 | 13.601% | $142.5238 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.28 | $813.8543 | $813.86 | $813.80 | $813.80 | |