| 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 | $29.98 | 5.235% | $31.5495 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.83 | 3.636% | $62.0054 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.89 | 9.403% | $19.5722 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.28 | 4.288% | $167.1528 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.36 | 11.219% | $151.6582 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.73 | 7.393% | $249.9357 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.96 | 9.818% | $124.0504 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.03 | $805.9242 | $805.93 | $805.90 | $806.00 | |