| 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 | $31.47 | 4.779% | $32.974 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.90 | 8.262% | $157.9543 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.38 | 12.231% | $46.4412 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.35 | 13.408% | $7.2014 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.36 | 3.766% | $113.4785 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.42 | 3.257% | $242.0551 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.60 | 4.534% | $59.1662 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.48 | $659.2707 | $659.27 | $659.25 | $659.40 | |