| 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 | $27.77 | 12.187% | $31.1543 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.84 | 3.712% | $75.5438 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.79 | 8.300% | $248.8626 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.76 | 11.163% | $270.9709 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.41 | 12.617% | $208.8032 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.38 | 6.731% | $174.3771 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.57 | 5.701% | $143.2988 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.52 | $1,153.0107 | $1,153.00 | $1,153.00 | $1,153.10 | |