| 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 | $30.39 | 3.527% | $31.4619 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.30 | 9.691% | $82.5973 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.68 | 12.302% | $243.336 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.74 | 7.161% | $85.4502 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.88 | 12.749% | $149.8209 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.52 | 4.686% | $235.041 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.97 | 6.619% | $92.7265 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.48 | $920.4338 | $920.44 | $920.45 | $920.40 | |