| 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 | $30.32 | 4.829% | $31.7842 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.89 | 10.349% | $84.8473 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.97 | 8.260% | $6.4631 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.95 | 6.421% | $154.2572 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.77 | 12.500% | $256.2413 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.95 | 7.502% | $106.3732 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.56 | 9.869% | $234.6362 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.41 | $874.6025 | $874.60 | $874.60 | $874.60 | |