| 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 | $29.86 | 5.478% | $31.4957 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.43 | 11.474% | $12.7415 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.83 | 10.773% | $200.3108 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.62 | 7.172% | $154.9921 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.31 | 12.421% | $198.2095 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.50 | 3.753% | $183.124 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.65 | 12.719% | $52.5834 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.20 | $833.4570 | $833.45 | $833.45 | $833.40 | |