| 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 | $29.90 | 5.617% | $31.5795 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.74 | 3.679% | $15.2823 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.38 | 5.830% | $31.0929 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.36 | 9.347% | $107.5537 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.32 | 11.519% | $20.4303 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.50 | 11.239% | $257.5183 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.90 | 11.559% | $153.8399 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.10 | $617.2969 | $617.29 | $617.35 | $617.30 | |