| 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 | $28.80 | 7.872% | $31.0671 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.63 | 4.227% | $171.5889 | $171.59 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.41 | 11.454% | $170.9816 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.40 | 6.152% | $84.2847 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.62 | 7.614% | $96.4437 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 3.728% | $6.5971 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.50 | 13.333% | $37.9666 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.72 | $598.9297 | $598.93 | $598.95 | $599.00 | |