| 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 | $29.95 | 3.551% | $31.0135 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.55 | 12.574% | $52.4032 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.50 | 5.703% | $167.5393 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.71 | 8.460% | $269.7509 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.87 | 5.236% | $50.3765 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.60 | 4.599% | $167.986 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.63 | 3.536% | $153.8856 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.81 | $892.9550 | $892.96 | $893.00 | $893.00 | |