| 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 | $29.66 | 5.308% | $31.2344 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.67 | 10.204% | $52.5342 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.28 | 7.856% | $88.7439 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.42 | 7.594% | $264.0572 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.71 | 6.751% | $237.7452 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.47 | 10.641% | $186.3969 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.28 | 7.389% | $240.852 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.49 | $1,101.5638 | $1,101.56 | $1,101.60 | $1,101.50 | |