| 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 | $29.25 | 7.680% | $31.4964 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.64 | 9.481% | $136.4571 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.62 | 9.706% | $78.5714 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.31 | 3.697% | $219.1221 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.80 | 13.290% | $188.9677 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 9.640% | $180.6209 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.41 | 12.230% | $183.395 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.77 | $1,018.6306 | $1,018.64 | $1,018.55 | $1,018.70 | |