| 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 | $30.38 | 4.510% | $31.7501 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 8.750% | $86.8369 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.46 | 11.190% | $92.7992 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.50 | 3.870% | $179.1758 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.65 | 9.334% | $37.8842 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.78 | 4.353% | $93.6881 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.66 | 9.544% | $237.338 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.28 | $759.4723 | $759.48 | $759.55 | $759.50 | |