| 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 | $28.80 | 8.398% | $31.2186 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.79 | 8.327% | $72.3516 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 10.830% | $79.7644 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.33 | 8.811% | $151.6064 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 6.167% | $6.1046 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.47 | 5.230% | $126.7706 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.32 | 6.512% | $231.4719 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.43 | $699.2881 | $699.28 | $699.20 | $699.40 | |