| 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 | $29.57 | 6.726% | $31.5589 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.98 | 5.439% | $84.3301 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.37 | 3.631% | $179.6651 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.70 | 12.611% | $89.751 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.29 | 5.113% | $22.3786 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.60 | 4.714% | $145.1336 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.67 | 5.231% | $166.97 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.18 | $719.7873 | $719.79 | $719.80 | $719.90 | |