| 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 | $29.44 | 5.369% | $31.0206 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.45 | 12.783% | $88.4783 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.89 | 5.787% | $225.2099 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.85 | 6.543% | $62.7006 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.85 | 7.719% | $51.5435 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.50 | 8.498% | $53.7065 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.65 | 5.286% | $177.5648 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.63 | $690.2242 | $690.22 | $690.20 | $690.20 | |