| 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 | $32.81 | 3.748% | $34.0397 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.55 | 5.221% | $200.4986 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 9.340% | $62.6956 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 9.768% | $157.9891 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.50 | 6.812% | $20.8283 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.72 | 6.723% | $29.5836 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.38 | 4.458% | $36.9572 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.23 | $542.5921 | $542.60 | $542.65 | $542.60 | |