| 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 | $28.49 | 10.526% | $31.4889 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.48 | 12.283% | $69.0316 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 11.617% | $183.3421 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.83 | 4.750% | $129.7119 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.60 | 5.443% | $261.0769 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.34 | 11.440% | $112.9333 | $112.93 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.86 | 13.225% | $166.2822 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.86 | $953.8669 | $953.86 | $953.95 | $953.80 | |