| 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 | $30.25 | 3.683% | $31.3641 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.92 | 6.391% | $18.0014 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.99 | 13.271% | $70.2167 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.25 | 9.614% | $219.502 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.63 | 8.440% | $221.9008 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 7.667% | $230.1705 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.46 | 11.858% | $122.4398 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.28 | $913.5953 | $913.59 | $913.55 | $913.60 | |