| 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 | $29.79 | 6.599% | $31.7558 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.96 | 5.507% | $9.4534 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.49 | 9.539% | $259.0488 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.27 | 12.220% | $85.5902 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.98 | 9.431% | $171.7848 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.59 | 5.687% | $34.4434 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.31 | 10.712% | $63.449 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.39 | $655.5254 | $655.52 | $655.55 | $655.50 | |