| 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 | $29.65 | 5.521% | $31.287 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.33 | 3.151% | $23.0336 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.87 | 4.486% | $99.1259 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.75 | 9.465% | $88.393 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.67 | 3.625% | $108.4643 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 9.725% | $103.6682 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.41 | 3.125% | $231.4228 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.16 | $685.3948 | $685.39 | $685.40 | $685.40 | |