| 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 | $29.25 | 8.636% | $31.776 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 5.540% | $57.8359 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.96 | 9.207% | $272.9738 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.93 | 8.430% | $47.6333 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.37 | 13.590% | $11.7793 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.31 | 10.868% | $245.362 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.71 | 4.424% | $61.3073 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.33 | $728.6676 | $728.67 | $728.70 | $728.70 | |