| 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 | $29.57 | 6.388% | $31.4589 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.81 | 6.361% | $29.579 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.77 | 6.281% | $108.1622 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.32 | 8.869% | $260.5453 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.99 | 10.479% | $55.2285 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 7.135% | $6.321 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.78 | 3.732% | $129.4368 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.14 | $620.7317 | $620.74 | $620.75 | $620.70 | |