| 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 | $29.87 | 4.415% | $31.1888 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 4.221% | $25.3882 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.89 | 6.207% | $63.6074 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.64 | 3.269% | $47.132 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.74 | 11.250% | $86.4858 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.50 | 6.775% | $10.1436 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.51 | 13.324% | $166.031 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $393.51 | $429.9768 | $429.98 | $430.05 | $429.90 | |