| 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 | $29.33 | 7.259% | $31.4591 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.26 | 10.456% | $141.6709 | $141.67 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.25 | 12.853% | $219.217 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.49 | 7.802% | $245.2388 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 3.874% | $8.2995 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.67 | 5.649% | $237.3616 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.54 | 5.560% | $182.1332 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.53 | $1,065.3801 | $1,065.38 | $1,065.35 | $1,065.40 | |