| 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 | $29.95 | 5.862% | $31.7057 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.71 | 10.605% | $150.102 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.67 | 11.224% | $28.5512 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.47 | 7.552% | $181.1929 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.67 | 7.162% | $165.7475 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.33 | 8.303% | $160.6458 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.68 | 9.739% | $174.1338 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.48 | $892.0789 | $892.08 | $892.10 | $892.00 | |