| 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 | $28.65 | 10.863% | $31.7622 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.84 | 5.416% | $27.2395 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.66 | 9.527% | $31.3904 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.60 | 9.230% | $260.6228 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.68 | 10.487% | $63.7289 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.47 | 8.713% | $196.1944 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 9.174% | $37.6214 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.36 | $648.5596 | $648.55 | $648.55 | $648.50 | |