| 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 | $29.60 | 6.835% | $31.6232 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.37 | 7.416% | $232.416 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.45 | 6.668% | $172.2155 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.43 | 13.750% | $133.5766 | $133.58 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.85 | 6.472% | $189.3605 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.94 | 3.235% | $258.0256 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.80 | 5.403% | $170.5421 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.44 | $1,187.7595 | $1,187.77 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.70 | |