| 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 | $29.79 | 5.111% | $31.3126 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.28 | 9.487% | $106.509 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.47 | 9.697% | $256.1096 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.79 | 5.645% | $49.4313 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 3.140% | $8.2409 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.34 | 5.796% | $199.2562 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.66 | 9.486% | $89.4063 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.32 | $740.2659 | $740.27 | $740.25 | $740.20 | |