| 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 | $29.50 | 7.839% | $31.8125 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.64 | 13.655% | $113.2458 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 8.463% | $249.8879 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.33 | 12.239% | $197.911 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.37 | 8.479% | $56.8105 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.46 | 7.601% | $38.1553 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.99 | 5.840% | $224.3702 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.68 | $912.1932 | $912.20 | $912.15 | $912.20 | |