| 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 | $29.68 | 5.730% | $31.3807 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.40 | 5.686% | $162.1223 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.41 | 8.288% | $119.5608 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.55 | 11.252% | $235.3536 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.51 | 10.194% | $225.3577 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.29 | 7.355% | $172.0793 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.80 | 9.365% | $272.1001 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.64 | $1,217.9545 | $1,217.95 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.10 | |