| 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 | $29.93 | 4.576% | $31.2996 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.39 | 3.677% | $55.3532 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.26 | 7.403% | $220.4554 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.71 | 4.461% | $169.9685 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 3.330% | $244.4271 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.88 | 5.118% | $238.4917 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.28 | 7.245% | $218.0076 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.00 | $1,178.0031 | $1,178.01 | $1,178.00 | $1,178.10 | |