| 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 | $31.25 | 5.125% | $32.8516 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.33 | 3.353% | $27.2128 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.64 | 5.535% | $51.3322 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.98 | 3.688% | $7.2374 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 4.753% | $233.5154 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.83 | 3.717% | $247.7073 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.70 | 5.459% | $157.8721 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.65 | $757.7288 | $757.73 | $757.70 | $757.70 | |