| 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 | $29.55 | 5.520% | $31.1812 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.38 | 6.580% | $118.7088 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.85 | 7.530% | $172.962 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.73 | 12.556% | $221.4314 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.80 | 10.781% | $154.8718 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.37 | 7.736% | $129.6818 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.48 | 12.224% | $31.9614 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.16 | $860.7984 | $860.79 | $860.80 | $860.90 | |