| 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 | $30.51 | 4.242% | $31.8042 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.64 | 11.359% | $63.0737 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.65 | 12.328% | $157.9893 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 7.262% | $81.0793 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.88 | 11.848% | $17.7615 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.85 | 5.520% | $195.0537 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.58 | 11.713% | $252.0022 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.70 | $798.7639 | $798.75 | $798.75 | $798.90 | |