| 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 | $28.81 | 8.825% | $31.3525 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.40 | 5.598% | $194.7227 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.32 | 4.120% | $115.9064 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 6.518% | $235.1065 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.29 | 3.308% | $173.857 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.40 | 3.815% | $184.1678 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 10.846% | $259.8784 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.39 | $1,194.9913 | $1,195.00 | $1,194.95 | $1,195.10 | |