| 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 | 12.754% | $31.402 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.58 | 3.379% | $87.438 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.27 | 10.175% | $39.9605 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.87 | 13.646% | $55.5388 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.64 | 9.150% | $61.8226 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.29 | 10.103% | $28.9461 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.46 | 11.440% | $264.6254 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.96 | $569.7334 | $569.74 | $569.75 | $569.60 | |