| 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 | $29.78 | 5.639% | $31.4593 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.25 | 5.512% | $178.5791 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.26 | 5.251% | $112.8922 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.76 | 4.612% | $165.0359 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.95 | 6.443% | $263.9254 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.89 | 10.811% | $51.9593 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 8.489% | $163.4278 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.53 | $967.2790 | $967.29 | $967.35 | $967.30 | |