| 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 | $30.56 | 4.262% | $31.8625 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.74 | 6.472% | $215.8613 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.92 | 11.808% | $250.3605 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.59 | 6.690% | $11.2985 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.79 | 9.753% | $269.7619 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.48 | 13.456% | $212.7073 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.91 | 13.771% | $278.6366 | $278.64 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.99 | $1,270.4886 | $1,270.49 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.60 | |