| 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 | $29.96 | 4.635% | $31.3486 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.72 | 4.505% | $90.6267 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.81 | 11.150% | $122.0538 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.81 | 6.339% | $23.1925 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.40 | 5.544% | $46.8615 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.64 | 10.549% | $69.2479 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.74 | 4.645% | $205.8786 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.08 | $589.2096 | $589.21 | $589.25 | $589.20 | |