| 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 | $29.86 | 5.489% | $31.499 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.62 | 7.846% | $129.0054 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.41 | 8.721% | $68.94 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.74 | 6.420% | $30.5851 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 6.621% | $19.5223 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.42 | 13.348% | $65.0844 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.92 | 6.572% | $264.2133 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.28 | $608.8495 | $608.85 | $608.85 | $608.80 | |