| 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 | $27.97 | 12.628% | $31.5021 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.73 | 5.553% | $12.3814 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.79 | 6.574% | $184.1492 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.57 | 4.837% | $141.0792 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 9.301% | $270.9681 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.27 | 9.330% | $272.5269 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.83 | 8.232% | $227.1032 | $227.10 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.07 | $1,139.7101 | $1,139.71 | $1,139.75 | $1,139.70 | |