| 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 | $30.99 | 3.170% | $31.9724 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.86 | 7.237% | $103.8698 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.58 | 10.160% | $205.5365 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.51 | 7.835% | $149.3623 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.46 | 13.330% | $136.5173 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.33 | 5.234% | $216.077 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.34 | 7.361% | $40.0886 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.07 | $883.4239 | $883.43 | $883.40 | $883.50 | |