| 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 | $30.50 | 4.500% | $31.8725 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.67 | 5.430% | $207.3492 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.33 | 7.693% | $265.2802 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 9.440% | $81.8611 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.58 | 11.350% | $277.9073 | $277.91 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.59 | 4.351% | $197.8391 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.95 | 6.787% | $88.5798 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.42 | $1,150.6892 | $1,150.69 | $1,150.70 | $1,150.70 | |