| 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 | $29.48 | 7.125% | $31.5805 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.34 | 6.216% | $65.1529 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.83 | 7.507% | $92.2733 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.30 | 13.417% | $283.8828 | $283.88 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.40 | 12.297% | $276.6998 | $276.70 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.63 | 8.732% | $53.9637 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.37 | 3.574% | $32.4912 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.35 | $836.0442 | $836.03 | $836.05 | $836.20 | |