| 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 | $27.99 | 13.625% | $31.8036 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.88 | 6.304% | $84.9156 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.82 | 7.457% | $59.9825 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.43 | 4.102% | $98.3035 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.54 | 13.712% | $62.0185 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.87 | 4.381% | $60.4053 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.66 | 12.555% | $133.5578 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.19 | $530.9868 | $530.99 | $530.95 | $531.00 | |