| 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 | $31.75 | 5.184% | $33.3959 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.91 | 3.301% | $51.5575 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.88 | 4.836% | $12.4545 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.73 | 11.539% | $179.2766 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.69 | 13.140% | $92.4241 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.94 | 10.175% | $262.1504 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.37 | 11.609% | $177.8713 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.27 | $809.1303 | $809.13 | $809.10 | $809.30 | |