| 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 | $28.62 | 9.815% | $31.4291 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.70 | 8.710% | $96.4258 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.41 | 3.552% | $131.9356 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.61 | 4.236% | $138.2274 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.95 | 10.629% | $79.5976 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.48 | 6.513% | $154.9551 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.31 | 12.175% | $268.446 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.08 | $901.0166 | $901.04 | $901.10 | $900.90 | |