| 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 | $27.28 | 13.472% | $30.9552 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.81 | 11.663% | $13.1874 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.78 | 9.500% | $156.3441 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.80 | 8.399% | $6.2871 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.32 | 4.476% | $196.7492 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.50 | 5.200% | $140.442 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.44 | 6.670% | $236.21 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.93 | $780.1750 | $780.18 | $780.20 | $780.10 | |