| 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 | $29.55 | 6.286% | $31.4075 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.44 | 13.780% | $284.9506 | $284.95 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.74 | 13.378% | $266.1435 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.42 | 11.472% | $138.6935 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.27 | 9.507% | $180.9822 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.68 | 5.631% | $113.7435 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.99 | 4.556% | $182.9625 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.09 | $1,198.8833 | $1,198.87 | $1,198.90 | $1,198.90 | |