| 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 | $31.51 | 10.476% | $34.811 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.60 | 3.261% | $185.4568 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.90 | 6.708% | $177.0286 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 12.733% | $20.8556 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 6.345% | $251.2826 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.89 | 12.688% | $278.2154 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.92 | 13.341% | $171.0542 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.61 | $1,118.7042 | $1,118.71 | $1,118.70 | $1,118.80 | |