| 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 | $30.35 | 4.701% | $31.7768 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 10.345% | $44.4139 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.54 | 5.817% | $71.4688 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.54 | 5.232% | $38.4518 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.29 | 7.648% | $114.4191 | $114.42 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 11.733% | $177.2309 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.67 | 11.204% | $121.9574 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.26 | $599.7187 | $599.72 | $599.70 | $599.80 | |