| 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 | $29.94 | 5.524% | $31.5939 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.56 | 12.587% | $45.6653 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.40 | 8.253% | $72.9625 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.63 | 9.185% | $125.1588 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 13.550% | $92.8044 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.41 | 4.550% | $39.1122 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.30 | 3.123% | $172.5248 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.97 | $579.8219 | $579.81 | $579.75 | $579.90 | |