| 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 | $29.54 | 6.350% | $31.4158 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.53 | 6.639% | $83.7436 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 3.810% | $140.7975 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.32 | 8.247% | $219.0053 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.71 | 13.113% | $189.7018 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.72 | 4.272% | $143.6034 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.29 | 11.495% | $8.128 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.74 | $816.3954 | $816.40 | $816.40 | $816.30 | |