| 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 | $29.96 | 5.126% | $31.4957 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.41 | 11.336% | $240.9422 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.58 | 8.220% | $195.4237 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.54 | 5.787% | $163.4832 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.64 | 3.712% | $50.4455 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.77 | 8.382% | $47.4388 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.99 | 3.243% | $16.5086 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.89 | $745.7377 | $745.74 | $745.75 | $745.60 | |