| 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 | 7.235% | $33.0069 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 11.360% | $8.7306 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.27 | 10.232% | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.48 | 13.688% | $34.6521 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 5.360% | $147.9781 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.54 | 10.857% | $17.2272 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.90 | 12.592% | $148.5088 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.26 | $605.3537 | $605.36 | $605.40 | $605.40 | |