| 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 | $29.41 | 5.719% | $31.092 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.65 | 6.149% | $65.4409 | $65.44 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.30 | 13.855% | $216.6661 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.69 | 9.834% | $227.0159 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.70 | 11.132% | $163.0306 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.93 | 10.475% | $18.7034 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.37 | 6.292% | $250.1795 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.05 | $972.1284 | $972.13 | $972.15 | $972.10 | |