| 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 | $29.89 | 5.385% | $31.4996 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.94 | 9.458% | $244.0257 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.96 | 13.844% | $113.7985 | $113.80 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 4.516% | $188.7245 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.42 | 11.296% | $37.1951 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.52 | 5.270% | $212.1401 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.31 | 13.418% | $252.1396 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.61 | $1,079.5231 | $1,079.53 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.40 | |