| 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 | $29.80 | 5.744% | $31.5117 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.78 | 3.681% | $160.4775 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.36 | 12.335% | $30.7349 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.96 | 3.561% | $45.5254 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.60 | 9.309% | $218.1808 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.64 | 10.293% | $170.5571 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.44 | 11.723% | $255.22 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.58 | $912.2074 | $912.21 | $912.25 | $912.20 | |