| 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 | $243.95 | 5.322% | $256.933 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.35 | 12.238% | $155.2813 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.50 | 13.460% | $171.8919 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.42 | 11.432% | $35.0119 | $35.01 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.52 | 6.522% | $118.7933 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.38 | 9.378% | $75.8865 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.70 | 6.341% | $121.9731 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.82 | $935.7710 | $935.76 | $935.80 | $935.80 | |