| 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 | $28.75 | 9.221% | $31.401 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.79 | 5.872% | $50.5962 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 8.563% | $31.8524 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.71 | 7.418% | $32.9881 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.36 | 4.105% | $166.9428 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.95 | 7.638% | $11.7864 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 11.183% | $166.2186 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.40 | $491.7855 | $491.79 | $491.80 | $491.80 | |