| 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 | $31.35 | 6.844% | $33.4956 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.90 | 7.376% | $20.2941 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.99 | 13.825% | $201.4589 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.87 | 7.863% | $264.1241 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.86 | 8.334% | $54.0153 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.93 | 5.197% | $162.9817 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.27 | 11.700% | $32.6946 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.17 | $769.0643 | $769.06 | $769.05 | $769.10 | |