| 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 | $31.81 | 5.723% | $33.6305 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.85 | 4.778% | $167.4876 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 6.287% | $43.1313 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 13.864% | $194.0926 | $194.09 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.51 | 3.277% | $29.4443 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.44 | 3.637% | $39.8381 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 4.739% | $144.8855 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.98 | $652.5099 | $652.51 | $652.60 | $652.40 | |