| 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 | $29.83 | 6.514% | $31.7731 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.69 | 6.490% | $73.148 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.47 | 10.345% | $12.6566 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.77 | 9.503% | $165.0977 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.95 | 5.508% | $38.9852 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.90 | 6.175% | $84.8338 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.28 | 5.314% | $141.4156 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.89 | $547.9100 | $547.92 | $547.90 | $547.90 | |