| 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 | $30.82 | 3.646% | $31.9437 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.82 | 5.335% | $56.6913 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.52 | 5.361% | $33.2098 | $33.21 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.45 | 7.382% | $114.3081 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.70 | 13.708% | $28.0859 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.68 | 9.519% | $41.2668 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.49 | 9.278% | $189.5864 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.48 | $495.0920 | $495.10 | $495.10 | $495.10 | |