| 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 | 9.794% | $33.4872 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.77 | 9.693% | $65.5635 | $65.56 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.69 | 5.468% | $76.6647 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.48 | 13.315% | $114.9921 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.83 | 9.463% | $179.3332 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.75 | 8.263% | $41.9519 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 5.797% | $147.5233 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.46 | $659.5159 | $659.50 | $659.50 | $659.60 | |