| 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 | $28.29 | 10.338% | $31.2146 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 5.670% | $40.9471 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.54 | 11.453% | $37.3813 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 10.306% | $34.9891 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.43 | 5.133% | $136.0736 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 7.264% | $237.032 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.47 | 9.429% | $224.8438 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.18 | $742.4815 | $742.47 | $742.50 | $742.40 | |