| 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 | $27.89 | 11.286% | $31.0377 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 12.828% | $62.5067 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.94 | 7.128% | $240.9737 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 10.385% | $55.7996 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.35 | 4.459% | $14.9899 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.46 | 9.431% | $200.7621 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.36 | 7.860% | $24.1175 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.95 | $630.1872 | $630.19 | $630.15 | $630.20 | |