| 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 | $30.98 | 3.806% | $32.1591 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.75 | 4.863% | $19.6618 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.62 | 12.736% | $101.034 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.71 | 5.106% | $176.2733 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.88 | 6.399% | $6.2563 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.97 | 8.222% | $103.8607 | $103.86 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.85 | 9.439% | $100.5197 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.76 | $539.7649 | $539.76 | $539.70 | $539.90 | |