| 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 | 12.696% | $31.5436 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.78 | 11.430% | $125.6708 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.33 | 11.413% | $157.46 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.63 | 6.780% | $99.9781 | $99.98 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.41 | 6.429% | $60.0366 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.88 | 11.500% | $46.6962 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.39 | 12.248% | $264.2206 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.41 | $785.6059 | $785.61 | $785.60 | $785.60 | |