| 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 | $28.94 | 9.420% | $31.6661 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.97 | 9.203% | $100.434 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 5.651% | $173.8276 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.82 | 9.309% | $160.4875 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.65 | 8.104% | $171.507 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.47 | 12.382% | $44.3572 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 7.162% | $267.4871 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.99 | $949.7665 | $949.78 | $949.80 | $949.80 | |