| 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 | $29.36 | 6.171% | $31.1718 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.33 | 11.551% | $13.7542 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.73 | 9.136% | $89.1969 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.25 | 13.606% | $82.0803 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.36 | 13.445% | $227.2984 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.50 | 10.710% | $58.1228 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.31 | 8.822% | $79.7774 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.84 | $581.4018 | $581.40 | $581.40 | $581.50 | |