| 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 | $30.92 | 5.420% | $32.5959 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.44 | 4.860% | $7.8016 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.69 | 9.182% | $41.1507 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.73 | 7.639% | $45.9941 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.69 | 5.179% | $253.1553 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.51 | 11.163% | $58.3717 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.78 | 3.766% | $140.8935 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.76 | $579.9628 | $579.96 | $579.95 | $580.10 | |