| 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 | $27.80 | 7.335% | $29.8391 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.38 | 12.485% | $91.5403 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.47 | 3.164% | $162.4524 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.45 | 11.580% | $258.2519 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.56 | 5.599% | $141.038 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.68 | 11.739% | $239.8813 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.68 | 9.697% | $108.249 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.02 | $1,031.2520 | $1,031.25 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.20 | |