| 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 | $29.97 | 7.333% | $32.1677 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.32 | 6.218% | $20.5213 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 7.134% | $141.974 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.39 | 3.511% | $138.0733 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.68 | 6.553% | $177.6025 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.59 | 3.414% | $65.761 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.46 | 11.310% | $63.9587 | $63.96 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.93 | $640.0585 | $640.05 | $639.95 | $640.20 | |