| 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 | $29.81 | 4.825% | $31.2483 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.43 | 3.396% | $58.3464 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.39 | 3.861% | $66.8761 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.50 | 13.313% | $187.533 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.65 | 7.326% | $247.5474 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 8.318% | $237.9313 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.85 | 3.498% | $189.2461 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.29 | $1,018.7286 | $1,018.74 | $1,018.80 | $1,018.50 | |