| 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 | $28.64 | 8.869% | $31.1801 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 8.498% | $34.0684 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.43 | 10.747% | $120.083 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.75 | 6.273% | $179.3357 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.67 | 6.377% | $21.9881 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.73 | 7.785% | $82.7034 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.62 | 11.260% | $100.8238 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.24 | $570.1825 | $570.18 | $570.20 | $570.20 | |