| 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 | $30.53 | 3.805% | $31.6917 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.59 | 7.660% | $141.6698 | $141.67 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.63 | 9.574% | $48.9029 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.89 | 12.779% | $20.1762 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.85 | 6.286% | $149.7038 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.31 | 10.215% | $112.761 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.43 | 11.825% | $186.1103 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.23 | $691.0157 | $691.01 | $691.00 | $691.10 | |