| 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 | $30.87 | 3.516% | $31.9554 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.80 | 4.690% | $172.5291 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.90 | 12.173% | $76.1655 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.36 | 7.455% | $189.5076 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.48 | 7.328% | $25.2006 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.64 | 11.401% | $204.5768 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.26 | 6.244% | $144.7681 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.31 | $844.7031 | $844.72 | $844.70 | $844.80 | |