| 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 | $30.82 | 5.450% | $32.4997 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 8.715% | $34.4627 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.60 | 7.416% | $120.9504 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 5.439% | $264.0931 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.31 | 9.203% | $225.2967 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 9.840% | $238.188 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.43 | 12.637% | $63.5611 | $63.56 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.18 | $979.0517 | $979.05 | $979.05 | $979.20 | |