| 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 | $30.57 | 3.277% | $31.5718 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.85 | 12.833% | $192.7752 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.69 | 6.640% | $60.4542 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.28 | 13.217% | $155.4243 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.54 | 11.615% | $168.0252 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.70 | 7.326% | $181.059 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 9.292% | $203.611 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.93 | $992.9207 | $992.92 | $992.90 | $993.00 | |