| 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 | $29.94 | 5.184% | $31.4921 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.84 | 11.538% | $242.9744 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.81 | 9.500% | $23.882 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.94 | 7.774% | $261.8262 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.91 | 7.341% | $238.2004 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.69 | 12.873% | $228.7823 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.78 | 7.555% | $261.122 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.91 | $1,288.2794 | $1,288.27 | $1,288.30 | $1,288.30 | |