| 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 | $29.87 | 5.440% | $31.4949 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.44 | 12.367% | $92.6354 | $92.64 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.58 | 12.770% | $211.534 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.99 | 9.688% | $16.4422 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.79 | 10.812% | $165.9853 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.37 | 10.513% | $31.3525 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.90 | 6.869% | $132.4107 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.94 | $681.8550 | $681.85 | $681.90 | $681.80 | |