| 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 | $27.98 | 10.687% | $30.9702 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.36 | 12.545% | $99.4448 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.57 | 12.579% | $26.5349 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.60 | 3.446% | $46.1369 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.69 | 11.549% | $8.5781 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.27 | 5.575% | $136.4768 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.57 | 9.445% | $267.6696 | $267.67 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.04 | $615.8113 | $615.81 | $615.85 | $615.80 | |