| 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 | $30.78 | 5.446% | $32.4563 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.37 | 12.325% | $157.6706 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.99 | 6.344% | $230.7558 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.29 | 3.338% | $63.3359 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 3.862% | $243.5668 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.75 | 3.434% | $259.3608 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.49 | 5.355% | $57.4079 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.18 | $1,044.5541 | $1,044.57 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.70 | |