| 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 | $30.40 | 3.479% | $31.4576 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 4.760% | $173.8702 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 11.612% | $209.4399 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.73 | 5.683% | $226.9331 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.35 | 8.658% | $115.5578 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.79 | 8.375% | $123.3199 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.43 | 12.824% | $99.7703 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.32 | $980.3488 | $980.35 | $980.30 | $980.40 | |