| 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 | $29.36 | 7.283% | $31.4983 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.27 | 8.462% | $223.7246 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.95 | 12.848% | $269.6503 | $269.65 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 8.168% | $55.0034 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.38 | 3.114% | $8.641 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.39 | 10.289% | $154.8347 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.37 | 10.346% | $51.1674 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.57 | $794.5197 | $794.51 | $794.50 | $794.50 | |