| 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 | $27.66 | 12.452% | $31.1042 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.42 | 5.542% | $77.4889 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.38 | 7.185% | $10.054 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.70 | 6.659% | $119.1381 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.60 | 4.144% | $55.8212 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.95 | 3.104% | $191.7219 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.53 | 6.452% | $5.8868 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.24 | $491.2151 | $491.21 | $491.20 | $491.20 | |