| 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 | $29.62 | 9.709% | $32.4958 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.66 | 3.588% | $248.259 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.78 | 7.633% | $220.4109 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 11.740% | $83.034 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.97 | 6.429% | $85.1113 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.58 | 13.773% | $66.6482 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.69 | 11.322% | $234.5443 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.61 | $970.5035 | $970.50 | $970.50 | $970.40 | |