| 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 | $29.81 | 6.343% | $31.7008 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.50 | 3.143% | $74.7787 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.94 | 8.399% | $11.8589 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.35 | 10.728% | $177.5523 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.85 | 8.444% | $103.9436 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.34 | 13.562% | $9.4711 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.84 | 4.500% | $171.2128 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.63 | $580.5182 | $580.51 | $580.50 | $580.60 | |