| 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 | $28.80 | 9.360% | $31.4957 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 13.548% | $8.4366 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.34 | 5.490% | $39.39 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 8.471% | $183.1316 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 11.294% | $12.9546 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.74 | 13.723% | $23.5862 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.82 | 6.386% | $121.0885 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $388.60 | $420.0832 | $420.09 | $420.15 | $420.10 | |