| 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 | $30.30 | 3.184% | $31.2648 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.38 | 6.639% | $163.5629 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.82 | 8.819% | $105.3586 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 8.868% | $13.6956 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.62 | 12.766% | $199.1673 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.35 | 5.644% | $137.707 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.73 | 7.211% | $157.3107 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.78 | $808.0669 | $808.07 | $808.00 | $808.20 | |