| 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 | $28.86 | 9.106% | $31.488 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.85 | 4.632% | $74.1318 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.37 | 7.687% | $138.2378 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.57 | 13.389% | $284.1188 | $284.12 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.48 | 10.363% | $200.2868 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.57 | 9.619% | $33.5105 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.92 | 5.260% | $198.8572 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.62 | $960.6309 | $960.64 | $960.65 | $960.60 | |