| 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 | $28.44 | 9.796% | $31.226 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.93 | 5.718% | $83.4432 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 6.190% | $181.8716 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.84 | 10.516% | $124.7063 | $124.71 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.93 | 13.723% | $246.6993 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.45 | 10.659% | $199.6842 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 12.388% | $277.3623 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.65 | $1,144.9929 | $1,144.99 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.00 | |