| 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 | $27.85 | 13.798% | $31.6927 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.67 | 9.415% | $37.9342 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.58 | 12.609% | $258.5277 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.41 | 8.860% | $118.0151 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.29 | 8.835% | $81.9419 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.44 | 13.640% | $159.596 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.89 | 13.748% | $177.3218 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.13 | $865.0294 | $865.03 | $865.05 | $864.90 | |