| 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 | $30.42 | 3.412% | $31.4579 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 4.663% | $16.4844 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.45 | 9.514% | $96.8651 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.59 | 4.317% | $140.4003 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.30 | 10.853% | $87.9064 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.90 | 3.461% | $23.6926 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.58 | 9.400% | $258.8185 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.99 | $655.6252 | $655.63 | $655.60 | $655.70 | |