| 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 | $28.79 | 8.414% | $31.2124 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.85 | 7.210% | $131.7075 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.90 | 7.188% | $253.9284 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.73 | 7.809% | $151.7196 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 9.860% | $132.7548 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 9.248% | $175.2229 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.65 | 10.268% | $55.8507 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.15 | $932.3963 | $932.39 | $932.35 | $932.40 | |