| 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 | $29.56 | 12.539% | $33.2665 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 5.411% | $5.7976 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 7.311% | $140.8564 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.44 | 9.285% | $36.5449 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 8.723% | $172.7935 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.87 | 6.263% | $88.0601 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.26 | 3.608% | $51.0373 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.82 | $528.3563 | $528.36 | $528.35 | $528.40 | |