| 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 | $28.71 | 8.855% | $31.2523 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.54 | 7.725% | $35.0537 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.26 | 5.734% | $28.8231 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.90 | 3.180% | $84.5044 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.58 | 8.419% | $86.2798 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.63 | 3.750% | $155.2411 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 4.831% | $150.4849 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.17 | $571.6393 | $571.62 | $571.65 | $571.70 | |