| 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 | $28.73 | 11.353% | $31.9917 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.91 | 6.491% | $9.4883 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.38 | 8.598% | $74.2593 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 12.398% | $16.3876 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 10.108% | $230.0597 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.31 | 9.155% | $16.7116 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.58 | 6.401% | $169.7947 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.43 | $548.6929 | $548.69 | $548.70 | $548.80 | |