| 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 | $28.54 | 8.768% | $31.0424 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.89 | 3.758% | $84.9674 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.71 | 4.391% | $18.4876 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.78 | 5.348% | $8.1961 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.76 | 8.117% | $25.6886 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.44 | 13.381% | $187.5775 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.77 | 10.469% | $159.926 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.89 | $515.8856 | $515.90 | $515.95 | $515.90 | |