| 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 | $30.99 | 4.687% | $32.4425 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.45 | 11.375% | $271.1424 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 5.288% | $212.0711 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.40 | 12.370% | $108.3247 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.29 | 7.603% | $214.442 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 9.860% | $157.9238 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.28 | 5.766% | $77.5053 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.58 | $1,073.8518 | $1,073.84 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.70 | |