| 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 | 6.189% | $31.4957 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.44 | 10.580% | $38.0838 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.80 | 7.490% | $256.6861 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.41 | 6.689% | $10.0394 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.75 | 11.519% | $67.7478 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.29 | 12.666% | $28.4932 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.73 | 11.774% | $151.7109 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.08 | $584.2569 | $584.26 | $584.30 | $584.20 | |