| 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 | $29.70 | 9.380% | $32.4859 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.98 | 5.300% | $90.5369 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.70 | 11.124% | $188.5774 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.49 | 8.253% | $125.0214 | $125.02 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.77 | 8.390% | $43.1067 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.75 | 8.527% | $191.8215 | $191.82 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.60 | 5.510% | $12.2392 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.99 | $683.7890 | $683.80 | $683.80 | $683.70 | |