| 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 | $29.53 | 7.637% | $31.7852 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.54 | 6.536% | $241.3467 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.83 | 8.312% | $25.8107 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.60 | 10.274% | $170.4836 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.32 | 3.180% | $23.0298 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.57 | 9.759% | $188.3135 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.52 | 10.634% | $160.9946 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.91 | $841.7641 | $841.76 | $841.80 | $841.70 | |