| 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 | $29.72 | 4.333% | $31.0078 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.56 | 3.315% | $12.9764 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 4.303% | $39.4995 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.34 | 11.717% | $11.5515 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.39 | 4.799% | $159.7032 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.96 | 7.812% | $149.8156 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.69 | 6.603% | $97.7443 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.53 | $502.2983 | $502.30 | $502.30 | $502.30 | |