| 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 | $28.81 | 9.335% | $31.4994 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.38 | 8.351% | $146.6856 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.43 | 8.563% | $98.1735 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 4.724% | $184.9426 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 10.796% | $276.9346 | $276.93 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.34 | 8.544% | $49.2138 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.97 | 12.651% | $232.0273 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.48 | $1,019.4768 | $1,019.47 | $1,019.50 | $1,019.40 | |