| 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 | $30.97 | 8.144% | $33.4922 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.65 | 3.438% | $99.9728 | $99.97 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.25 | 13.166% | $107.7906 | $107.79 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.57 | 11.625% | $33.0075 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.52 | 12.523% | $107.482 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.38 | 4.521% | $30.7083 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.89 | 13.766% | $159.1473 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.23 | $571.6007 | $571.60 | $571.60 | $571.60 | |