| 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 | $30.86 | 3.600% | $31.971 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.99 | 10.831% | $87.5454 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.58 | 3.834% | $40.0592 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.57 | 10.401% | $258.9676 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.39 | 5.254% | $136.1882 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.88 | 9.609% | $254.1613 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.47 | 3.612% | $93.7378 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.74 | $902.6305 | $902.64 | $902.60 | $902.70 | |