| 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 | $28.76 | 11.350% | $32.0243 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.87 | 12.224% | $30.1546 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.31 | 7.832% | $29.4489 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.61 | 11.779% | $152.7013 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.86 | 13.258% | $33.8188 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.40 | 6.220% | $179.9367 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 8.278% | $263.9709 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.60 | $722.0555 | $722.05 | $722.00 | $722.00 | |