| 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 | $27.53 | 13.600% | $31.2741 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.53 | 9.737% | $45.5738 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.28 | 6.781% | $80.3847 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.50 | 12.469% | $159.1436 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.57 | 11.783% | $235.3815 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.93 | 6.547% | $224.7396 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.54 | 13.820% | $272.6444 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.88 | $1,049.1417 | $1,049.12 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.10 | |