| 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 | $31.98 | 4.719% | $33.4891 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.53 | 4.210% | $257.951 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 7.739% | $25.4587 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.34 | 5.808% | $181.2914 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.81 | 3.296% | $94.8361 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.54 | 12.625% | $264.1507 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.35 | 12.675% | $161.5196 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.18 | $1,018.6966 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.80 | |