| 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 | $30.96 | 8.191% | $33.4959 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.39 | 11.546% | $161.0613 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 7.322% | $140.8709 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.82 | 5.761% | $124.6076 | $124.61 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.93 | 6.698% | $198.3836 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.96 | 5.778% | $18.9977 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.41 | 13.710% | $120.9988 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.73 | $798.4158 | $798.42 | $798.40 | $798.50 | |