| 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 | $29.99 | 5.640% | $31.6814 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.46 | 13.787% | $64.2441 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.83 | 3.630% | $179.1037 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.50 | 7.234% | $58.4425 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.52 | 4.688% | $187.9359 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.44 | 6.839% | $226.9688 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.65 | 11.168% | $224.1703 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.39 | $972.5467 | $972.54 | $972.55 | $972.50 | |