| 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 | $29.57 | 6.630% | $31.5305 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.81 | 7.323% | $265.9571 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.29 | 3.272% | $170.6983 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.39 | 10.272% | $125.0374 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.90 | 6.304% | $76.4326 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.69 | 5.498% | $235.9885 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.29 | 13.373% | $281.4938 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.94 | $1,187.1382 | $1,187.14 | $1,187.20 | $1,187.10 | |