| 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 | $29.95 | 4.609% | $31.3304 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 12.501% | $182.8479 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.73 | 7.530% | $228.7486 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.50 | 4.609% | $180.4505 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.45 | 7.737% | $23.1096 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.31 | 4.370% | $249.7678 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.54 | 4.491% | $12.0583 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.01 | $908.3131 | $908.32 | $908.30 | $908.30 | |