| 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 | $30.43 | 4.209% | $31.7108 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.67 | 13.404% | $140.2467 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.28 | 9.274% | $229.7814 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.35 | 6.737% | $45.2031 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.88 | 4.127% | $7.1639 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 12.301% | $145.4635 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.53 | 8.360% | $257.3875 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.67 | $856.9569 | $856.95 | $856.95 | $857.00 | |