| 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 | $28.86 | 8.758% | $31.3876 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.71 | 7.684% | $38.454 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.32 | 6.161% | $210.5385 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.34 | 9.506% | $41.9846 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.84 | 4.657% | $7.1585 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.93 | 5.779% | $178.6925 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.29 | 3.283% | $204.7999 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.29 | $713.0156 | $713.01 | $713.05 | $713.10 | |