| 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 | $30.84 | 5.277% | $32.4674 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.88 | 7.368% | $122.2707 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.53 | 6.674% | $93.3718 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.99 | 4.408% | $55.3258 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.88 | 12.656% | $158.7098 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.35 | 8.518% | $205.4788 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.72 | 8.615% | $244.0796 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.19 | $911.7039 | $911.71 | $911.70 | $911.80 | |