| 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 | $28.40 | 5.175% | $29.8697 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.46 | 8.261% | $247.3331 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.43 | 9.746% | $31.2008 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 4.433% | $237.9401 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 10.170% | $183.5212 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.67 | 12.521% | $187.5388 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.83 | 7.282% | $187.5611 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.21 | $1,104.9648 | $1,104.96 | $1,104.95 | $1,104.90 | |