| 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 | $30.81 | 3.334% | $31.8372 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 3.845% | $50.8321 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.88 | 5.525% | $209.8681 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.81 | 5.567% | $21.9685 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 7.360% | $264.0412 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.32 | 8.230% | $16.5808 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.56 | 4.361% | $222.8734 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.27 | $818.0013 | $818.00 | $818.00 | $818.00 | |