| 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 | $29.40 | 6.342% | $31.2645 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.65 | 7.500% | $129.6988 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.92 | 11.714% | $175.3016 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.94 | 10.555% | $129.283 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.48 | 3.687% | $194.3924 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.61 | 11.699% | $75.5197 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.30 | 13.138% | $51.2515 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.30 | $786.7115 | $786.70 | $786.70 | $786.80 | |