| 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 | $27.35 | 13.640% | $31.0805 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.66 | 9.725% | $144.4639 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.94 | 4.568% | $27.1249 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.62 | 11.135% | $194.0639 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.89 | 13.623% | $65.7764 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.35 | 8.810% | $236.4985 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 8.649% | $271.1336 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.36 | $970.1417 | $970.13 | $970.15 | $970.20 | |