| 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 | $29.69 | 5.667% | $31.3725 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.73 | 3.222% | $79.2022 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.80 | 11.374% | $176.8619 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.81 | 3.220% | $174.2457 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.38 | 4.596% | $131.1425 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.31 | 6.666% | $21.6639 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.84 | 6.109% | $136.7108 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.56 | $751.1995 | $751.19 | $751.15 | $751.20 | |