| 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 | $30.50 | 4.501% | $31.8728 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.74 | 7.676% | $120.3172 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.36 | 12.141% | $229.1713 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.88 | 8.423% | $165.7571 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 5.465% | $257.0182 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.62 | 10.479% | $47.0861 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.29 | 10.632% | $259.1997 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.09 | $1,110.4224 | $1,110.43 | $1,110.35 | $1,110.50 | |