| 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 | $29.33 | 8.821% | $31.9172 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.62 | 13.390% | $86.8794 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.98 | 7.628% | $92.5386 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.58 | 12.288% | $260.0366 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.29 | 5.503% | $151.1752 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.37 | 13.794% | $190.457 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.67 | 7.265% | $149.817 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.84 | $962.8210 | $962.84 | $962.85 | $962.80 | |