| 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 | $29.69 | 4.704% | $31.0866 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.74 | 5.677% | $252.2933 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 7.439% | $151.0915 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 7.866% | $76.8545 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.68 | 13.250% | $280.4976 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.44 | 12.433% | $181.5118 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.41 | 11.566% | $209.0858 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.84 | $1,182.4211 | $1,182.42 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.50 | |