| 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 | $28.48 | 11.747% | $31.8255 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.95 | 9.598% | $26.2487 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.88 | 12.309% | $8.8499 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.28 | 7.246% | $23.8944 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 9.300% | $242.2525 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.49 | 7.274% | $35.9261 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 12.423% | $181.9117 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.53 | $550.9088 | $550.91 | $550.95 | $550.80 | |