| 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 | $29.80 | 4.610% | $31.1738 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 7.396% | $43.8713 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 3.556% | $7.8703 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.42 | 12.822% | $125.7063 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.96 | 6.278% | $132.805 | $132.81 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.83 | 4.269% | $120.7748 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 10.790% | $277.6065 | $277.61 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.03 | $739.8080 | $739.81 | $739.70 | $739.90 | |