| 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 | $28.25 | 11.216% | $31.4185 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.50 | 11.506% | $196.8081 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.93 | 11.599% | $184.0602 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.42 | 12.283% | $64.4729 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.49 | 13.393% | $237.547 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.38 | 10.535% | $271.2308 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.28 | 9.660% | $231.6896 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.25 | $1,217.2271 | $1,217.23 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.20 | |