| 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 | $31.83 | 10.352% | $35.125 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.90 | 8.779% | $271.8387 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.39 | 9.194% | $53.9309 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.48 | 8.423% | $145.8073 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.60 | 5.371% | $19.599 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.44 | 12.450% | $196.1578 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.94 | 13.545% | $157.7594 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.58 | $880.2181 | $880.23 | $880.25 | $880.20 | |