| 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 | $30.30 | 5.179% | $31.8692 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.62 | 9.871% | $31.4451 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.63 | 12.731% | $130.3509 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.59 | 9.414% | $247.9212 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.74 | 13.217% | $159.3416 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 10.172% | $194.7951 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.25 | 8.235% | $232.9758 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.94 | $1,028.6989 | $1,028.71 | $1,028.70 | $1,028.70 | |