| 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 | $30.71 | 7.438% | $32.9942 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 12.533% | $183.1475 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.36 | 13.699% | $34.519 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.78 | 4.282% | $155.1508 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.30 | 10.159% | $46.5973 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.78 | 3.112% | $63.7026 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 10.316% | $18.7427 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.67 | $534.8541 | $534.85 | $534.85 | $534.80 | |