| 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 | $27.76 | 13.472% | $31.4998 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.44 | 4.562% | $47.513 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.69 | 12.264% | $110.7933 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.28 | 4.495% | $260.4851 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.92 | 13.629% | $51.0421 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.50 | 12.579% | $39.9655 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.68 | 5.433% | $257.9735 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.27 | $799.2723 | $799.27 | $799.25 | $799.30 | |