| 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 | $30.36 | 4.441% | $31.7083 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.31 | 13.369% | $239.56 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.95 | 11.608% | $17.8015 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.25 | 4.493% | $176.8544 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.75 | 9.248% | $229.1477 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.76 | 5.105% | $85.9338 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.29 | 3.186% | $155.0782 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.67 | $936.0839 | $936.08 | $936.10 | $936.10 | |