| 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 | $29.76 | 4.112% | $30.9837 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.44 | 10.440% | $267.7507 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 9.278% | $257.7103 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.79 | 9.204% | $127.5394 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.88 | 4.333% | $39.5213 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.58 | 8.846% | $14.7813 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.85 | 3.850% | $230.3912 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.13 | $968.6779 | $968.67 | $968.70 | $968.70 | |