| 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 | $29.33 | 5.597% | $30.9716 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.58 | 6.220% | $10.1759 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.87 | 10.588% | $145.8324 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.37 | 13.161% | $76.2366 | $76.24 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.87 | 6.117% | $55.0429 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.53 | 10.198% | $22.6236 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.59 | 8.352% | $38.5625 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $346.14 | $379.4455 | $379.44 | $379.45 | $379.40 | |