| 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 | $32.45 | 13.427% | $36.8071 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.70 | 8.798% | $255.3489 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.44 | 12.747% | $172.999 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.78 | 4.458% | $39.4642 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 12.343% | $18.8287 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.39 | 7.238% | $12.2144 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.63 | 6.405% | $14.503 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.15 | $550.1653 | $550.16 | $550.15 | $550.10 | |