| 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 | $27.45 | 13.187% | $31.0698 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.50 | 13.445% | $51.6175 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.88 | 6.199% | $35.9802 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.81 | 13.767% | $99.8988 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.47 | 7.546% | $216.6729 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.32 | 12.665% | $173.8646 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.77 | 8.497% | $80.0382 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.20 | $689.1420 | $689.14 | $689.10 | $689.20 | |