| 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 | $29.79 | 5.817% | $31.5229 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.51 | 5.264% | $77.3796 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.73 | 13.229% | $54.0442 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.65 | 3.627% | $108.4457 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.85 | 4.123% | $237.2443 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.88 | 11.269% | $150.0796 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.98 | 12.308% | $236.9474 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.39 | $895.6637 | $895.66 | $895.70 | $895.50 | |