| 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 | $29.50 | 5.508% | $31.1249 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.71 | 6.665% | $6.0906 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.41 | 6.109% | $98.0553 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.50 | 12.227% | $36.4738 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.39 | 3.780% | $157.1125 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.57 | 11.275% | $212.0568 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.76 | 7.488% | $34.1382 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.84 | $575.0521 | $575.05 | $575.00 | $575.10 | |