| 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 | $31.70 | 3.125% | $32.6906 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.98 | 7.549% | $246.2657 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.88 | 11.625% | $227.5811 | $227.58 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.33 | 5.667% | $214.8527 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.53 | 13.662% | $208.6039 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.74 | 7.350% | $61.9839 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.76 | 11.115% | $126.4044 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.92 | $1,118.3823 | $1,118.37 | $1,118.40 | $1,118.50 | |