| 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 | $30.39 | 5.248% | $31.9849 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.56 | 4.160% | $151.6153 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.97 | 5.302% | $107.3764 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.86 | 8.401% | $67.0569 | $67.06 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.62 | 8.125% | $159.6141 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.44 | 5.536% | $19.4608 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.89 | 12.112% | $35.7525 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.73 | $572.8609 | $572.86 | $572.85 | $573.00 | |