| 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 | $29.31 | 8.363% | $31.7612 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 4.525% | $50.5483 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.25 | 12.584% | $271.6089 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.46 | 13.777% | $284.9659 | $284.97 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.68 | 6.568% | $84.9134 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.28 | 5.114% | $221.0337 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.86 | 11.125% | $168.7544 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.20 | $1,113.5858 | $1,113.58 | $1,113.55 | $1,113.60 | |