| 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 | $27.99 | 11.504% | $31.21 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.83 | 11.210% | $250.0334 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.97 | 11.249% | $161.2777 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.66 | 12.406% | $80.5501 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.93 | 6.445% | $143.6262 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.25 | 7.109% | $232.6943 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.69 | 13.326% | $173.0375 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.32 | $1,072.4292 | $1,072.43 | $1,072.50 | $1,072.40 | |