| 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 | $29.50 | 5.337% | $31.0744 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.92 | 13.593% | $107.8225 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.77 | 10.722% | $38.498 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.63 | 12.119% | $210.3689 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.64 | 9.478% | $171.4863 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.45 | 3.490% | $119.4792 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.95 | 5.442% | $257.2258 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.86 | $935.9551 | $935.96 | $935.95 | $936.00 | |