| 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 | $28.84 | 8.780% | $31.3722 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.99 | 3.814% | $215.9227 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.47 | 3.836% | $156.242 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.85 | 10.464% | $174.3674 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.50 | 8.350% | $265.9993 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.90 | 6.870% | $232.8697 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.36 | 8.498% | $181.5823 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.91 | $1,258.3556 | $1,258.35 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.40 | |