| 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 | $29.70 | 6.484% | $31.6257 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.86 | 5.645% | $8.3037 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.27 | 6.464% | $120.5918 | $120.59 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.61 | 10.296% | $249.9418 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.40 | 9.158% | $61.5651 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.85 | 10.733% | $61.8444 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.96 | 12.108% | $53.767 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.65 | $587.6395 | $587.64 | $587.65 | $587.60 | |