| 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 | $29.50 | 6.755% | $31.4927 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.26 | 3.441% | $234.0456 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.35 | 8.538% | $121.9424 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.49 | 8.465% | $154.5518 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.61 | 10.693% | $237.5582 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.27 | 10.471% | $126.2352 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.31 | 5.690% | $42.6036 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.79 | $948.4295 | $948.43 | $948.45 | $948.40 | |