| 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 | $27.96 | 12.565% | $31.4732 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.97 | 12.440% | $60.6839 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 10.730% | $207.7627 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.87 | 6.131% | $224.8597 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.91 | 11.556% | $18.8641 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.78 | 6.865% | $103.4239 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.38 | 11.231% | $156.1461 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.50 | $803.2136 | $803.20 | $803.15 | $803.30 | |