| 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 | $30.72 | 3.783% | $31.8821 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 3.377% | $6.0579 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.95 | 12.412% | $261.8638 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.91 | 5.777% | $172.3213 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.84 | 11.612% | $171.7039 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.89 | 9.135% | $198.5057 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.75 | 6.167% | $211.0069 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.92 | $1,053.3416 | $1,053.34 | $1,053.30 | $1,053.40 | |