| 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 | $29.78 | 6.364% | $31.6752 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.97 | 6.846% | $15.9948 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.43 | 10.409% | $28.077 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.42 | 8.340% | $184.633 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 7.615% | $267.2403 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.66 | 12.648% | $129.1622 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.54 | 9.180% | $48.6288 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.13 | $705.4113 | $705.41 | $705.50 | $705.40 | |