| 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 | 5.871% | $31.4649 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.79 | 6.150% | $137.7721 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.72 | 12.262% | $58.0619 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.78 | 5.224% | $252.3061 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.27 | 5.776% | $124.0435 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.34 | 12.653% | $168.236 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 7.405% | $13.7693 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.44 | $785.6538 | $785.65 | $785.60 | $785.70 | |