| 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 | $29.90 | 6.614% | $31.8776 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 5.312% | $41.9668 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 7.410% | $19.9138 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.89 | 3.539% | $48.5494 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.76 | 12.200% | $257.7907 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.42 | 11.471% | $159.8717 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.60 | 3.612% | $94.9086 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.96 | $654.8786 | $654.88 | $654.85 | $654.90 | |