| 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 | $30.41 | 3.545% | $31.488 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.33 | 3.252% | $158.3163 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.33 | 3.846% | $39.8042 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.27 | 13.695% | $279.9967 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.91 | 3.840% | $76.7481 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.63 | 6.812% | $74.3732 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.69 | 9.529% | $203.3844 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.57 | $864.1109 | $864.11 | $864.10 | $864.10 | |