| 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 | $27.52 | 12.631% | $30.9961 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.85 | 4.582% | $84.5545 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.71 | 7.798% | $200.1917 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 11.278% | $37.6676 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.48 | 12.275% | $47.6944 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.73 | 10.402% | $82.5034 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.90 | 8.752% | $166.2818 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.04 | $649.8895 | $649.88 | $649.90 | $650.00 | |