| 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 | $28.58 | 8.426% | $30.9882 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.67 | 8.513% | $73.4307 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.49 | 12.768% | $277.9618 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.51 | 6.799% | $26.1764 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.33 | 9.178% | $39.6644 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 10.501% | $79.3839 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.36 | 11.686% | $165.6973 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.78 | $693.3027 | $693.30 | $693.35 | $693.40 | |