| 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 | $29.89 | 4.852% | $31.3403 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.68 | 5.382% | $17.5777 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.38 | 12.812% | $180.9279 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.56 | 7.634% | $18.9005 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 7.306% | $9.9795 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.87 | 5.335% | $257.9338 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.77 | 3.631% | $195.6242 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.45 | $712.2839 | $712.28 | $712.35 | $712.20 | |