| 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 | $29.77 | 5.785% | $31.4922 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.95 | 3.834% | $223.1912 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.32 | 6.415% | $81.2159 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.30 | 11.803% | $93.1319 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.96 | 11.664% | $165.2181 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.72 | 3.215% | $114.2796 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.37 | 13.603% | $170.8248 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.39 | $879.3537 | $879.35 | $879.35 | $879.30 | |