| 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 | $30.75 | 3.425% | $31.8032 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.73 | 11.197% | $27.499 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.85 | 13.802% | $170.5323 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.66 | 6.508% | $253.1269 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.85 | 4.774% | $231.3934 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.86 | 9.474% | $85.2365 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.36 | 13.541% | $74.2104 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.06 | $873.8017 | $873.80 | $873.85 | $873.70 | |