| 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 | $29.56 | 7.219% | $31.6939 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.61 | 6.232% | $31.4553 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.28 | 9.195% | $60.363 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.30 | 5.263% | $24.5263 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.64 | 3.791% | $28.6878 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.85 | 6.179% | $130.4409 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.27 | 3.551% | $179.4228 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.51 | $486.5900 | $486.59 | $486.60 | $486.60 | |