| 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 | $31.30 | 5.758% | $33.1023 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.67 | 8.588% | $46.3345 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.29 | 9.580% | $87.9818 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.32 | 10.126% | $130.3011 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.71 | 9.482% | $43.4753 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 7.455% | $230.9208 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.32 | 3.619% | $87.3715 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.51 | $659.4873 | $659.48 | $659.50 | $659.50 | |