| 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 | $32.32 | 3.420% | $33.4253 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.83 | 6.184% | $15.7471 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.86 | 4.638% | $41.7087 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.53 | 11.546% | $16.2076 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.93 | 7.731% | $266.0202 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.45 | 13.155% | $135.1636 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.81 | 13.767% | $81.6961 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.73 | $589.9686 | $589.98 | $589.95 | $589.90 | |