| 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 | $81.34 | 5.850% | $86.0984 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.95 | 3.452% | $30.9839 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.28 | 11.558% | $31.5486 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.96 | 11.554% | $118.2026 | $118.20 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.79 | 8.641% | $50.8331 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.67 | 10.793% | $60.5705 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.40 | 8.776% | $211.4605 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.39 | $589.6976 | $589.69 | $589.70 | $589.70 | |