| 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 | $28.68 | 8.632% | $31.1557 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.44 | 13.484% | $77.6684 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.51 | 12.752% | $133.6224 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.50 | 10.519% | $258.0619 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.36 | 8.103% | $105.2491 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.91 | 3.413% | $160.1971 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.79 | 5.557% | $90.5574 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.19 | $856.5120 | $856.52 | $856.45 | $856.60 | |