| 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 | $32.80 | 5.832% | $34.7129 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.25 | 4.594% | $28.5019 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.34 | 9.140% | $70.2207 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.61 | 12.333% | $130.9915 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.75 | 10.714% | $248.8297 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.65 | 13.522% | $55.2285 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.48 | 11.864% | $109.045 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.88 | $677.5302 | $677.53 | $677.55 | $677.40 | |