| 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 | $28.89 | 9.240% | $31.5594 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.64 | 10.679% | $129.096 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.94 | 3.367% | $148.7865 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.51 | 9.410% | $25.7223 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.73 | 8.130% | $225.6997 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.81 | 11.266% | $192.2788 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.93 | 4.636% | $86.7746 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.45 | $839.9173 | $839.92 | $839.90 | $840.00 | |