| 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 | $29.76 | 6.550% | $31.7093 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.45 | 12.828% | $79.4873 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.32 | 10.164% | $150.1756 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.63 | 13.469% | $235.5957 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.36 | 13.413% | $109.2848 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.44 | 12.685% | $110.9271 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.51 | 5.703% | $31.193 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.47 | $748.3728 | $748.38 | $748.45 | $748.40 | |