| 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 | $29.70 | 8.625% | $32.2616 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 8.267% | $155.6988 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.97 | 11.750% | $269.284 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.67 | 9.713% | $268.4348 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.43 | 3.155% | $17.9799 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.25 | 10.733% | $218.4208 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.30 | 4.395% | $217.4548 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.13 | $1,179.5347 | $1,179.52 | $1,179.55 | $1,179.60 | |