| 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 | $30.48 | 4.870% | $31.9644 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.49 | 7.777% | $150.3381 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.76 | 10.479% | $270.4084 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.55 | 13.291% | $189.8191 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.74 | 5.665% | $27.1982 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.91 | 7.515% | $139.6727 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.67 | 10.281% | $10.6642 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.60 | $820.0651 | $820.06 | $820.00 | $820.10 | |