| 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 | $29.91 | 5.206% | $31.4671 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.39 | 7.140% | $14.346 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.30 | 8.709% | $149.2575 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.54 | 7.340% | $83.2314 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.56 | 9.318% | $132.887 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.60 | 3.679% | $101.1907 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.62 | 4.437% | $41.3779 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.92 | $553.7576 | $553.77 | $553.80 | $553.80 | |