| 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 | $29.96 | 5.134% | $31.4981 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.61 | 9.520% | $71.8561 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.46 | 12.655% | $57.9723 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.47 | 9.218% | $246.2538 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.32 | 12.214% | $150.7258 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.61 | 6.817% | $219.6264 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.60 | 4.524% | $161.5941 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.03 | $939.5266 | $939.53 | $939.55 | $939.60 | |