| 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 | $28.73 | 9.451% | $31.4453 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.71 | 6.497% | $157.3067 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.57 | 12.579% | $15.277 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.84 | 13.613% | $238.4055 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.44 | 7.590% | $177.9969 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.66 | 6.261% | $218.5364 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.73 | 8.140% | $12.6848 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.68 | $851.6526 | $851.67 | $851.70 | $851.60 | |