| 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 | $29.84 | 5.687% | $31.537 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.45 | 6.835% | $168.2117 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.74 | 9.214% | $76.1658 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.26 | 7.317% | $140.8643 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.76 | 4.190% | $194.5852 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.25 | 8.852% | $66.6719 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.25 | 12.396% | $234.0647 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.55 | $912.1006 | $912.10 | $912.05 | $912.20 | |