| 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 | $30.42 | 9.455% | $33.2962 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 5.308% | $15.2381 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.54 | 12.264% | $134.2004 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.69 | 8.827% | $112.8427 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.25 | 3.632% | $40.6756 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.47 | 7.746% | $233.2378 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.76 | 11.639% | $14.2451 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.60 | $583.7359 | $583.75 | $583.80 | $583.60 | |