| 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 | $29.26 | 7.514% | $31.4586 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.93 | 12.518% | $17.9241 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.90 | 11.715% | $231.1383 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 8.449% | $160.2876 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.73 | 12.342% | $258.0833 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.53 | 12.705% | $79.4908 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.85 | 6.255% | $198.5375 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.00 | $976.9202 | $976.92 | $976.95 | $976.90 | |