| 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 | $28.74 | 10.176% | $31.6646 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.28 | 4.500% | $138.2326 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 8.441% | $77.3401 | $77.34 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.63 | 13.721% | $159.9258 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.65 | 11.533% | $23.0316 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.81 | 11.686% | $170.6674 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 8.869% | $271.8459 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.13 | $872.7080 | $872.71 | $872.75 | $872.60 | |