| 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 | $29.55 | 5.805% | $31.2654 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.46 | 3.341% | $250.5606 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.83 | 13.681% | $113.4877 | $113.49 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.93 | 9.349% | $272.2025 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.45 | 7.807% | $123.3851 | $123.39 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.63 | 8.488% | $120.0203 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.88 | 5.365% | $58.878 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.73 | $969.7996 | $969.81 | $969.80 | $969.90 | |