| 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 | $29.92 | 3.469% | $30.9579 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.27 | 9.844% | $104.6484 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.97 | 10.650% | $51.9723 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.50 | 4.646% | $86.333 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.83 | 12.380% | $257.1592 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.52 | 12.695% | $254.1498 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.86 | 9.795% | $235.9055 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.87 | $1,021.1261 | $1,021.13 | $1,021.10 | $1,021.10 | |