| 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 | $27.75 | 13.219% | $31.4183 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.84 | 3.595% | $51.6317 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.33 | 9.734% | $9.1408 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.59 | 4.671% | $168.0912 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 4.851% | $78.5544 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.73 | 6.141% | $44.2926 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.95 | 11.360% | $178.1203 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.11 | $561.2493 | $561.24 | $561.25 | $561.20 | |