| 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 | $30.62 | 3.813% | $31.7875 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.60 | 13.436% | $133.4007 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 13.380% | $21.0207 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.56 | 9.332% | $217.0896 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.40 | 13.525% | $27.7001 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.70 | 6.780% | $49.8663 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.74 | 7.406% | $69.5346 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.16 | $550.3995 | $550.40 | $550.40 | $550.40 | |