| 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 | $30.68 | 6.874% | $32.7889 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.56 | 4.731% | $24.6746 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.71 | 7.575% | $130.9295 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 10.298% | $269.9544 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 9.562% | $9.6305 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.92 | 13.864% | $62.5341 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.25 | 10.380% | $255.2538 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.66 | $785.7658 | $785.75 | $785.80 | $785.80 | |