| 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 | $29.63 | 5.190% | $31.1678 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.39 | 11.843% | $183.8587 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.42 | 10.630% | $140.9647 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 7.636% | $81.3621 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.78 | 4.854% | $143.4193 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.35 | 10.342% | $176.9334 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.79 | 13.798% | $127.2148 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.95 | $884.9208 | $884.91 | $884.85 | $885.00 | |