| 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 | $28.59 | 9.303% | $31.2497 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.57 | 12.125% | $82.4904 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.39 | 10.368% | $76.5844 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.40 | 11.755% | $249.6607 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.45 | 4.331% | $21.3357 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.42 | 13.487% | $202.4835 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.52 | 5.246% | $66.8523 | $66.85 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.34 | $730.6567 | $730.65 | $730.70 | $730.70 | |