| 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 | $30.40 | 4.777% | $31.8522 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.99 | 6.338% | $149.9259 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.51 | 11.811% | $252.145 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.41 | 13.357% | $243.0487 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.27 | 10.861% | $219.8041 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.56 | 8.150% | $42.7841 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.88 | 8.218% | $168.6902 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.02 | $1,108.2502 | $1,108.25 | $1,108.30 | $1,108.20 | |