| 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 | $30.27 | 4.669% | $31.6833 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 12.107% | $9.5291 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.87 | 13.493% | $83.8373 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.72 | 3.469% | $114.5609 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.30 | 7.669% | $250.1151 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.51 | 6.538% | $86.8391 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 12.380% | $222.3438 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.02 | $798.9086 | $798.91 | $798.95 | $798.80 | |