| 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 | $30.50 | 5.634% | $32.2184 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 4.627% | $12.2832 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.88 | 5.233% | $48.2809 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.69 | 7.355% | $11.4762 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 6.641% | $182.1108 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.89 | 3.250% | $68.0314 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.99 | 3.745% | $180.5059 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.46 | $534.9068 | $534.91 | $534.95 | $534.90 | |