| 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 | $29.68 | 7.379% | $31.8701 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.35 | 6.871% | $14.2673 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 12.474% | $259.5 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.25 | 7.598% | $222.9969 | $223.00 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.99 | 5.625% | $258.7707 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.80 | 12.808% | $210.7253 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.38 | 7.222% | $206.2737 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.17 | $1,204.4040 | $1,204.41 | $1,204.35 | $1,204.50 | |