| 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 | $30.98 | 5.862% | $32.796 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.25 | 12.444% | $218.4225 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.37 | 4.151% | $220.144 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.31 | 9.838% | $5.8324 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.65 | 4.452% | $177.2028 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.52 | 6.160% | $240.4736 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.26 | 3.241% | $143.7734 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.34 | $1,038.6447 | $1,038.63 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.60 | |