| 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 | $30.57 | 5.468% | $32.2416 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 11.765% | $15.5242 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.59 | 9.454% | $11.5912 | $11.59 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.69 | 8.608% | $203.8464 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.85 | 3.592% | $42.3173 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 9.687% | $141.0246 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.64 | 6.691% | $138.3142 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.80 | $584.8595 | $584.85 | $584.80 | $584.70 | |