| 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 | $28.35 | 12.766% | $31.9692 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.32 | 8.412% | $36.1229 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.67 | 8.773% | $23.5711 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.95 | 11.294% | $219.1935 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.79 | 10.740% | $207.9586 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.81 | 11.816% | $57.9319 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.57 | 3.536% | $208.6975 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.46 | $785.4447 | $785.44 | $785.40 | $785.50 | |