| 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 | $29.82 | 6.454% | $31.7446 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.38 | 9.658% | $13.5757 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.27 | 8.607% | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.41 | 10.225% | $40.1329 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.65 | 7.544% | $201.8063 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.85 | 7.167% | $187.3815 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.30 | 12.563% | $196.1973 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.68 | $931.7883 | $931.79 | $931.85 | $931.80 | |