| 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 | $28.57 | 10.214% | $31.4881 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.35 | 4.356% | $17.0622 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.80 | 8.484% | $154.9152 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 3.208% | $40.86 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.74 | 10.622% | $275.1612 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.63 | 4.435% | $16.3232 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.81 | 5.518% | $220.3321 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.49 | $756.1420 | $756.14 | $756.10 | $756.20 | |