| 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 | $29.90 | 3.779% | $31.0299 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.54 | 4.190% | $10.9816 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.64 | 12.576% | $258.5195 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.28 | 10.811% | $162.0943 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 6.277% | $32.7227 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.46 | 6.395% | $228.1747 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.47 | 9.565% | $138.5669 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.08 | $862.0896 | $862.08 | $862.05 | $862.10 | |