| 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 | $28.80 | 8.464% | $31.2376 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.28 | 6.539% | $52.5024 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.31 | 4.454% | $183.1183 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.66 | 8.246% | $220.4538 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.75 | 4.376% | $132.2966 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.60 | 11.279% | $165.3606 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.49 | 3.750% | $133.3084 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.89 | $918.2777 | $918.28 | $918.25 | $918.30 | |