| 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 | $27.49 | 13.645% | $31.241 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.66 | 9.451% | $158.3318 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.85 | 11.658% | $244.3635 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.57 | 7.661% | $117.9642 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.65 | 5.204% | $117.4603 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.63 | 8.318% | $260.6456 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.65 | 3.713% | $253.7339 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.50 | $1,183.7403 | $1,183.73 | $1,183.75 | $1,183.70 | |