| 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 | $27.99 | 13.393% | $31.7387 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.73 | 11.391% | $26.4331 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.83 | 9.630% | $74.362 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.29 | 9.413% | $234.4611 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.69 | 5.750% | $73.6972 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.94 | 13.293% | $73.5725 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.93 | 13.354% | $25.9921 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.40 | $540.2567 | $540.25 | $540.25 | $540.30 | |