| 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 | $30.72 | 3.414% | $31.7688 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.57 | 7.210% | $73.5139 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.47 | 11.723% | $237.3779 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.92 | 10.129% | $149.6873 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.57 | 13.833% | $276.1247 | $276.12 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.49 | 5.268% | $106.8365 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 11.236% | $273.3291 | $273.33 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.46 | $1,148.6382 | $1,148.64 | $1,148.65 | $1,148.60 | |