| 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 | $28.38 | 9.183% | $30.9861 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 12.817% | $17.8025 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.77 | 3.308% | $84.475 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.76 | 4.503% | $161.7288 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.45 | 7.440% | $196.0243 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.98 | 12.627% | $259.0196 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.99 | 9.104% | $27.2651 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.11 | $777.3014 | $777.31 | $777.30 | $777.30 | |