| 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 | $29.50 | 6.639% | $31.4585 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.55 | 11.758% | $188.3681 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.46 | 4.686% | $234.9782 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.81 | 12.743% | $129.4402 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.49 | 7.619% | $203.9272 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.71 | 4.110% | $9.068 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.27 | 8.660% | $212.1804 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.79 | $1,009.4206 | $1,009.43 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.50 | |