| 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 | $28.99 | 9.838% | $31.842 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 7.662% | $217.2296 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.33 | 6.318% | $171.5228 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.49 | 5.123% | $22.5909 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.69 | 10.299% | $38.2627 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.30 | 3.258% | $253.2919 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.26 | 9.519% | $197.4189 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.83 | $932.1588 | $932.15 | $932.15 | $932.10 | |