| 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 | $27.81 | 12.511% | $31.2893 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.54 | 12.236% | $46.6228 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.72 | 3.444% | $36.9502 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.80 | 5.613% | $197.2851 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.70 | 10.129% | $85.5702 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.26 | 7.224% | $236.1716 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.87 | 8.710% | $168.3592 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.70 | $802.2484 | $802.25 | $802.20 | $802.40 | |