| 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 | $31.47 | 4.839% | $32.9928 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.56 | 9.126% | $157.7525 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.73 | 5.250% | $216.5308 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.81 | 6.321% | $58.2745 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.69 | 12.168% | $172.391 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.91 | 6.509% | $261.9163 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.40 | 11.208% | $218.4125 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.57 | $1,118.2704 | $1,118.26 | $1,118.25 | $1,118.30 | |