| 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 | $31.51 | 6.291% | $33.4923 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.89 | 9.202% | $87.2415 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.29 | 9.659% | $41.9884 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.80 | 5.622% | $211.0328 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.27 | 8.365% | $252.783 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.50 | 12.543% | $155.8721 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 13.769% | $276.8114 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.57 | $1,059.2215 | $1,059.21 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.20 | |