| 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 | $27.64 | 13.745% | $31.4391 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.74 | 4.408% | $145.8997 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.70 | 12.837% | $77.519 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.81 | 11.841% | $276.0348 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.69 | 11.868% | $245.7628 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.94 | 11.490% | $205.0747 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.60 | 12.720% | $119.0323 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.12 | $1,100.7624 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.70 | |