| 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 | $30.67 | 3.508% | $31.7459 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.25 | 10.378% | $98.5124 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.81 | 9.512% | $53.4528 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.66 | 5.239% | $38.5806 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.71 | 10.821% | $75.0369 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 10.571% | $56.2475 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.99 | 3.323% | $153.9409 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.96 | $507.5170 | $507.52 | $507.55 | $507.40 | |