| 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 | $28.65 | 11.208% | $31.8611 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.41 | 12.120% | $83.4285 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.66 | 5.308% | $11.2258 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.90 | 9.376% | $251.4554 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.65 | 12.261% | $40.021 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.60 | 4.232% | $133 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.83 | 9.189% | $247.6734 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.70 | $798.6652 | $798.67 | $798.65 | $798.70 | |