| 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 | $27.48 | 13.732% | $31.2536 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.50 | 9.692% | $241.8709 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.33 | 4.855% | $178.5995 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.92 | 4.793% | $124.6198 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 8.526% | $240.6564 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.94 | 9.555% | $259.5796 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.90 | 5.196% | $80.8957 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.82 | $1,157.4755 | $1,157.48 | $1,157.45 | $1,157.60 | |