| 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 | $28.38 | 9.658% | $31.1209 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.45 | 10.838% | $30.425 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.77 | 10.765% | $231.2441 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.50 | 7.643% | $186.7606 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.60 | 4.848% | $63.5379 | $63.54 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.36 | 6.255% | $48.1973 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.58 | 9.418% | $256.6727 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.64 | $847.9585 | $847.96 | $847.95 | $847.90 | |