| 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 | $29.79 | 9.491% | $32.6174 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.29 | 4.233% | $26.3605 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.25 | 6.605% | $251.8543 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.57 | 9.825% | $61.0298 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.38 | 4.422% | $188.3564 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.61 | 12.538% | $70.46 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.56 | 7.252% | $209.742 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.45 | $840.4204 | $840.42 | $840.40 | $840.50 | |