| 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 | $29.35 | 7.188% | $31.4597 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.25 | 7.471% | $233.4807 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 7.471% | $269.2256 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.61 | 5.708% | $208.8896 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.80 | 8.764% | $226.0116 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.62 | 10.272% | $103.2366 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.27 | 10.308% | $208.78 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.41 | $1,281.0838 | $1,281.09 | $1,281.15 | $1,281.10 | |