| 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 | $28.67 | 8.334% | $31.0594 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.63 | 11.225% | $185.3342 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.41 | 10.647% | $186.3406 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.64 | 10.734% | $52.7537 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.41 | 13.204% | $38.9535 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.40 | 8.770% | $139.6607 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 12.427% | $254.6696 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.68 | $888.7717 | $888.76 | $888.75 | $888.90 | |