| 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 | $30.25 | 4.204% | $31.5217 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.40 | 8.178% | $269.7959 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.58 | 10.601% | $51.5179 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.57 | 5.203% | $138.4156 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.28 | 9.282% | $77.8962 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.50 | 12.104% | $88.0016 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 7.814% | $18.9537 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.16 | $676.1026 | $676.11 | $676.05 | $676.10 | |