| 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 | $28.75 | 8.736% | $31.2616 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.34 | 3.432% | $221.6961 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.98 | 12.430% | $78.6785 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.35 | 5.343% | $42.5059 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.87 | 11.401% | $16.5653 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.74 | 4.473% | $189.8692 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.67 | 7.202% | $246.2108 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.70 | $826.7874 | $826.80 | $826.75 | $826.90 | |