| 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 | $29.40 | 5.874% | $31.127 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.95 | 11.179% | $74.4343 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.90 | 7.363% | $187.7779 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.25 | 12.198% | $99.0147 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.67 | 13.422% | $14.3706 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.95 | 9.682% | $127.1763 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.61 | 5.166% | $63.7411 | $63.74 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.73 | $597.6419 | $597.64 | $597.70 | $597.60 | |