| 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 | $29.61 | 4.625% | $30.9795 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.74 | 8.851% | $210.8879 | $210.89 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.81 | 12.170% | $135.5126 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.65 | 12.631% | $88.5843 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.65 | 9.788% | $271.89 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.27 | 9.244% | $251.5562 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.46 | 12.856% | $14.0619 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.19 | $1,003.4724 | $1,003.47 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.60 | |