| 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 | $27.97 | 11.125% | $31.0817 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.85 | 13.278% | $148.2243 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.41 | 5.180% | $31.9852 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.69 | 9.426% | $245.8693 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.91 | 3.361% | $8.1759 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.92 | 4.522% | $21.866 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.38 | 8.288% | $20.9862 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.13 | $508.1886 | $508.20 | $508.20 | $508.30 | |