| 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 | $31.37 | 4.790% | $32.8726 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.99 | 6.517% | $51.1175 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.77 | 9.731% | $40.3481 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.83 | 10.454% | $108.0571 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.53 | 11.329% | $32.8755 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 9.703% | $253.8527 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 9.487% | $258.0061 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.54 | $777.1296 | $777.14 | $777.10 | $777.20 | |