| 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 | $29.64 | 5.509% | $31.2729 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.45 | 8.481% | $57.9831 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.36 | 12.398% | $201.5971 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.70 | 11.826% | $83.534 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.64 | 7.495% | $70.5597 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.60 | 3.256% | $57.4103 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.86 | 10.446% | $78.262 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.25 | $580.6191 | $580.61 | $580.60 | $580.70 | |