| 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 | $30.33 | 6.250% | $32.2256 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.99 | 3.829% | $49.8275 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 7.653% | $129.8295 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.30 | 12.722% | $78.1163 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.91 | 5.857% | $109.996 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.31 | 3.657% | $68.735 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.69 | 8.781% | $81.2485 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.13 | $549.9784 | $550.00 | $550.05 | $549.80 | |