| 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 | $29.79 | 5.336% | $31.3796 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.34 | 6.672% | $41.9648 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.79 | 9.229% | $179.9985 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.87 | 11.707% | $205.3957 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.58 | 13.503% | $12.0086 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.60 | 11.244% | $202.0191 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.35 | 8.197% | $55.5592 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.32 | $728.3255 | $728.33 | $728.30 | $728.40 | |