| 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 | $29.87 | 5.434% | $31.4931 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.52 | 9.799% | $118.0559 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.38 | 6.207% | $92.8037 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.34 | 13.565% | $10.607 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.62 | 10.261% | $147.3307 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.81 | 13.172% | $105.0349 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.62 | 7.729% | $54.5324 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.16 | $559.8577 | $559.85 | $559.90 | $559.80 | |