| 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 | $28.33 | 9.311% | $30.9678 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.29 | 5.611% | $238.9871 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.88 | 7.625% | $126.8684 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.27 | 6.622% | $139.9627 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.87 | 9.375% | $229.5453 | $229.55 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 13.378% | $41.3603 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.58 | 13.303% | $62.9738 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.70 | $870.6654 | $870.67 | $870.60 | $870.80 | |