| 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 | $27.40 | 13.298% | $31.0437 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.72 | 12.261% | $18.77 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.78 | 5.360% | $60.877 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.70 | 10.438% | $141.0293 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.27 | 4.715% | $141.648 | $141.65 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.72 | 7.507% | $16.9001 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.44 | 3.433% | $241.454 | $241.45 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.03 | $651.7221 | $651.72 | $651.75 | $651.70 | |