| 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 | 12.784% | $31.5682 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 6.711% | $17.8314 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.36 | 3.264% | $5.535 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.54 | 13.798% | $134.8961 | $134.90 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.76 | 4.264% | $143.6341 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.35 | 7.607% | $88.6144 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.81 | 11.154% | $27.5773 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.52 | $449.6565 | $449.66 | $449.70 | $449.60 | |