| 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 | $30.50 | 7.419% | $32.7628 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.35 | 12.284% | $89.0974 | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.96 | 7.423% | $265.2918 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.78 | 12.519% | $276.5492 | $276.55 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.98 | 12.862% | $46.2508 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.76 | 11.734% | $131.578 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.75 | 4.135% | $5.9878 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.08 | $847.5178 | $847.52 | $847.55 | $847.60 | |