| 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 | $29.87 | 5.454% | $31.4991 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.69 | 13.796% | $276.1715 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.79 | 8.832% | $60.7174 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.95 | 8.418% | $204.8558 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.45 | 11.592% | $79.7325 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.60 | 11.165% | $209.6572 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.70 | 6.202% | $175.9767 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.05 | $1,038.6102 | $1,038.62 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.70 | |