| 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 | 5.566% | $31.4587 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.56 | 10.822% | $259.9441 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.80 | 13.863% | $183.0917 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.43 | 6.668% | $50.5926 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.29 | 6.588% | $17.3632 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.81 | 11.666% | $64.5541 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.91 | 3.607% | $185.3633 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.60 | $792.3677 | $792.35 | $792.35 | $792.50 | |