| 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 | $30.36 | 4.256% | $31.6521 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.59 | 12.856% | $139.4787 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.31 | 4.578% | $181.2441 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.76 | 10.837% | $76.2115 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.59 | 8.205% | $101.2691 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.30 | 3.335% | $149.1124 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.67 | 7.199% | $205.4683 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.58 | $884.4362 | $884.43 | $884.40 | $884.50 | |