| 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 | $31.34 | 3.486% | $32.4325 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.74 | 7.118% | $60.7788 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.99 | 8.204% | $85.4703 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.39 | 11.216% | $18.2283 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.64 | 10.355% | $160.721 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.61 | 5.276% | $191.1917 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.63 | 11.514% | $136.7496 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.34 | $685.5722 | $685.57 | $685.60 | $685.50 | |