| 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 | $27.95 | 12.840% | $31.5388 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.63 | 7.678% | $15.7533 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.98 | 12.137% | $180.5181 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.98 | 13.571% | $257.7835 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.70 | 11.270% | $108.7108 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.55 | 5.621% | $197.036 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.90 | 9.458% | $165.1721 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.69 | $956.5126 | $956.51 | $956.50 | $956.50 | |