| 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 | $31.78 | 3.184% | $32.7919 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.32 | 4.617% | $89.2592 | $89.26 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.63 | 5.706% | $57.7472 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.35 | 8.151% | $100.959 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.27 | 5.218% | $5.545 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.62 | 3.824% | $221.7888 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.66 | 7.596% | $253.5607 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.63 | $761.6518 | $761.66 | $761.65 | $761.70 | |