| 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 | $30.83 | 4.540% | $32.2297 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.51 | 5.810% | $124.3373 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.95 | 12.305% | $270.5989 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.86 | 4.670% | $259.4351 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.32 | 4.595% | $87.1486 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.47 | 11.810% | $252.098 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.83 | 5.102% | $144.8621 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.77 | $1,170.7097 | $1,170.72 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.60 | |