| 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 | $29.89 | 4.333% | $31.1851 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 4.779% | $79.4225 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 8.534% | $220.8558 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.26 | 9.169% | $186.9628 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.33 | 12.642% | $235.7935 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.26 | 6.132% | $158.4126 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.29 | 9.177% | $16.6932 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.32 | $929.3255 | $929.32 | $929.30 | $929.40 | |