| 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 | $29.48 | 5.657% | $31.1477 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 8.856% | $55.092 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.94 | 12.132% | $87.3957 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 4.428% | $147.2017 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.71 | 5.163% | $217.3824 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.26 | 11.716% | $89.6633 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.56 | 7.445% | $81.1854 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.52 | $709.0682 | $709.07 | $709.10 | $709.10 | |