| 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 | $28.98 | 6.837% | $30.9614 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.84 | 8.649% | $178.0105 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.95 | 8.275% | $130.9586 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.60 | 8.661% | $149.5175 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.57 | 13.809% | $161.1194 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.85 | 13.351% | $148.3198 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.78 | 12.450% | $64.9736 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.57 | $863.8608 | $863.86 | $863.75 | $863.90 | |