| 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 | $29.69 | 6.227% | $31.5388 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.31 | 12.146% | $81.0928 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.46 | 12.333% | $179.1262 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.84 | 10.872% | $155.0434 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.75 | 13.684% | $141.8208 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 13.471% | $9.5883 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.29 | 6.679% | $178.4633 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.79 | $776.6736 | $776.67 | $776.70 | $776.60 | |