| 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 | $27.88 | 13.799% | $31.7272 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.67 | 10.645% | $54.9574 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.47 | 4.469% | $87.2003 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.86 | 7.342% | $74.9891 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.55 | 11.756% | $139.1921 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.26 | 12.116% | $96.7113 | $96.71 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.71 | 5.594% | $90.5046 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.40 | $575.2820 | $575.28 | $575.30 | $575.30 | |