| 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 | $29.61 | 6.337% | $31.4864 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.63 | 4.687% | $28.925 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.78 | 4.590% | $161.8844 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.61 | 8.436% | $232.7145 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.27 | 13.707% | $231.1322 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 3.432% | $228.864 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 12.224% | $280.9191 | $280.92 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.49 | $1,195.9256 | $1,195.92 | $1,195.95 | $1,195.90 | |