| 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 | $27.99 | 10.656% | $30.9726 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.63 | 6.151% | $169.4488 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.36 | 3.197% | $256.3001 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.67 | 13.667% | $206.4988 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 5.410% | $42.4591 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.96 | 9.227% | $271.9315 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.69 | 3.410% | $171.34 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.58 | $1,148.9509 | $1,148.95 | $1,148.95 | $1,148.90 | |