| 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 | $29.89 | 3.540% | $30.9481 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.98 | 11.739% | $31.2646 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.36 | 4.190% | $31.6321 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.72 | 7.341% | $20.0942 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.47 | 11.645% | $181.3896 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.98 | 8.445% | $170.237 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.43 | 9.579% | $199.905 | $199.91 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.83 | $665.4706 | $665.47 | $665.50 | $665.40 | |