| 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 | $29.81 | 5.380% | $31.4138 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.29 | 4.779% | $60.0279 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.44 | 12.597% | $48.9121 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.76 | 5.851% | $240.0277 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.55 | 4.809% | $41.452 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.63 | 5.522% | $16.4931 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.43 | 8.347% | $36.2204 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.91 | $474.5470 | $474.54 | $474.55 | $474.50 | |