| 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 | $31.44 | 4.368% | $32.8133 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.27 | 3.237% | $20.9261 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.98 | 10.422% | $79.4818 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.61 | 6.282% | $195.1444 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.57 | 8.358% | $27.7071 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.38 | 5.473% | $148.063 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.60 | 5.866% | $45.0989 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.85 | $549.2346 | $549.23 | $549.25 | $549.20 | |