| 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 | $27.87 | 13.589% | $31.6573 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.38 | 5.217% | $122.4515 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.78 | 9.661% | $254.1723 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.77 | 4.310% | $259.492 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.67 | 3.860% | $250.9985 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.41 | 6.839% | $184.2011 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.99 | 7.181% | $120.032 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.87 | $1,223.0047 | $1,223.00 | $1,223.00 | $1,223.10 | |