| 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 | $28.63 | 8.212% | $30.9811 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.71 | 11.689% | $160.5083 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.80 | 5.129% | $234.2274 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.93 | 9.594% | $42.6649 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.97 | 11.109% | $274.4059 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.39 | 9.613% | $188.9619 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.55 | 13.167% | $217.9031 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.98 | $1,149.6526 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.70 | |