| 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 | $28.85 | 8.314% | $31.2486 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.94 | 6.566% | $8.4613 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.53 | 10.643% | $135.5709 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.85 | 4.861% | $170.7661 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.42 | 9.406% | $131.7467 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.44 | 7.274% | $178.5468 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.55 | 10.795% | $13.9048 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.58 | $670.2452 | $670.25 | $670.20 | $670.20 | |