| 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 | $29.93 | 3.836% | $31.0781 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 11.523% | $52.795 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.68 | 8.556% | $184.1978 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.53 | 4.108% | $6.7983 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.36 | 5.523% | $261.0217 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.93 | 5.400% | $225.4822 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.85 | 12.576% | $213.7255 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.62 | $975.0986 | $975.11 | $975.15 | $975.10 | |