| 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 | $29.25 | 8.647% | $31.7792 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.74 | 10.777% | $50.6694 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.58 | 6.845% | $181.1878 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.27 | 8.162% | $162.535 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 9.173% | $176.2052 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.33 | 7.835% | $27.3146 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.91 | 9.857% | $8.6897 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.48 | $638.3809 | $638.39 | $638.40 | $638.40 | |