| 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 | $27.82 | 12.345% | $31.2544 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.59 | 6.729% | $200.2129 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.71 | 3.734% | $203.0178 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.93 | 13.509% | $88.4576 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 10.379% | $254.247 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.50 | 6.689% | $218.179 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 5.415% | $177.6137 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.38 | $1,172.9824 | $1,172.98 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.00 | |