| 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 | $27.92 | 13.675% | $31.7381 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.67 | 7.724% | $190.316 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.58 | 12.575% | $257.3239 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.48 | 10.211% | $126.1696 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.74 | 6.817% | $133.2435 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.64 | 4.600% | $38.3254 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.73 | 11.171% | $160.8978 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.76 | $938.0143 | $938.02 | $938.00 | $937.90 | |