| 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 | $30.49 | 4.189% | $31.7672 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.74 | 4.438% | $7.0391 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.54 | 11.603% | $185.8636 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.49 | 8.106% | $19.9888 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.98 | 6.250% | $196.5413 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 12.871% | $161.3491 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.59 | 8.459% | $93.9146 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.78 | $696.4637 | $696.46 | $696.45 | $696.40 | |