| 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 | $29.95 | 5.519% | $31.6029 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.95 | 8.242% | $161.2265 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.51 | 5.787% | $194.1297 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.83 | 5.301% | $96.6979 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.79 | 11.403% | $141.2479 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.36 | 13.435% | $138.7991 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.77 | 8.278% | $229.3003 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.16 | $993.0043 | $993.01 | $993.05 | $992.90 | |