| 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 | $30.80 | 5.784% | $32.5815 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.66 | 13.486% | $232.2604 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.41 | 4.104% | $238.825 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.98 | 8.512% | $60.745 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.94 | 8.661% | $234.6426 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.95 | 10.844% | $262.6449 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.96 | 8.248% | $177.4834 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.70 | $1,239.1828 | $1,239.18 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.10 | |