| 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 | $29.79 | 6.287% | $31.6629 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 9.735% | $54.6261 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.88 | 7.396% | $220.0329 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 6.382% | $26.8721 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 10.629% | $20.8868 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.51 | 12.461% | $108.5361 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.36 | 8.319% | $225.6935 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.46 | $688.3104 | $688.31 | $688.35 | $688.30 | |