| 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 | $29.60 | 7.154% | $31.7176 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.94 | 12.424% | $156.2019 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.38 | 3.172% | $183.0065 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.66 | 12.470% | $88.4689 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.96 | 8.210% | $163.3538 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.45 | 3.550% | $250.0215 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.79 | 6.842% | $256.1964 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.78 | $1,128.9666 | $1,128.97 | $1,128.90 | $1,129.00 | |