| 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 | $29.26 | 8.605% | $31.7778 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 7.694% | $179.4074 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.80 | 9.870% | $50.3205 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.37 | 8.709% | $60.1922 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.57 | 12.854% | $245.5364 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.32 | 7.163% | $260.749 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.69 | 9.483% | $30.3158 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.60 | $858.2991 | $858.31 | $858.30 | $858.20 | |