| 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 | $29.79 | 6.150% | $31.6221 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.71 | 5.378% | $56.5985 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.35 | 11.248% | $58.2383 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.88 | 10.700% | $199.1272 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.66 | 3.467% | $249.0037 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.47 | 8.162% | $75.1401 | $75.14 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.67 | 7.400% | $214.4456 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.53 | $884.1755 | $884.18 | $884.20 | $884.00 | |