| 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 | $28.36 | 9.432% | $31.0349 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.92 | 12.859% | $31.5102 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.39 | 4.601% | $256.6804 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.37 | 7.419% | $84.1843 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.86 | 12.815% | $116.0415 | $116.04 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.34 | 4.475% | $130.949 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.90 | 8.534% | $188.7406 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.14 | $839.1409 | $839.13 | $839.20 | $839.00 | |