| 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 | $28.87 | 10.780% | $31.9822 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.31 | 6.865% | $34.5281 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.68 | 4.740% | $32.1342 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.74 | 13.211% | $94.8029 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.57 | 3.565% | $125.904 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.71 | 4.539% | $207.7294 | $207.73 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.33 | 4.617% | $231.5488 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.21 | $758.6296 | $758.62 | $758.70 | $758.50 | |