| 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 | $30.51 | 4.177% | $31.7844 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.47 | 7.446% | $35.9622 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.89 | 8.847% | $49.9499 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.79 | 8.751% | $169.4232 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.72 | 4.463% | $152.2235 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.32 | 10.364% | $216.6666 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.67 | 10.214% | $209.0429 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.37 | $865.0527 | $865.04 | $865.00 | $865.00 | |