| 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 | $29.46 | 6.422% | $31.3519 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.32 | 11.183% | $161.5711 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.42 | 10.259% | $17.0019 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.73 | 4.412% | $5.9828 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.67 | 13.783% | $261.3254 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.56 | 11.213% | $79.584 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.71 | 3.425% | $228.2693 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.87 | $785.0864 | $785.08 | $785.10 | $785.20 | |