| 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 | $28.75 | 9.438% | $31.4634 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.50 | 13.511% | $272.994 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.78 | 3.704% | $241.4022 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.85 | 10.416% | $206.3123 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.91 | 9.505% | $199.2005 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.61 | 6.762% | $107.4132 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.72 | 7.398% | $137.1687 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.12 | $1,195.9543 | $1,195.94 | $1,195.90 | $1,196.00 | |