| 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 | $29.93 | 4.705% | $31.3382 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 10.597% | $55.0441 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.53 | 12.609% | $183.0234 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 6.815% | $5.8748 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.74 | 7.814% | $160.3625 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.97 | 10.527% | $179.0206 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.57 | 8.698% | $89.7519 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.01 | $704.4155 | $704.40 | $704.35 | $704.40 | |