| 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 | $29.98 | 4.356% | $31.2859 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.94 | 8.225% | $210.9738 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.93 | 7.381% | $218.9821 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.90 | 9.668% | $120.5251 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 10.672% | $218.876 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.87 | 5.670% | $239.7335 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.52 | 8.418% | $239.0834 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.91 | $1,279.4598 | $1,279.46 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.50 | |