| 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 | $31.99 | 7.768% | $34.475 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.79 | 6.366% | $130.6068 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.46 | 8.674% | $218.9346 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 11.353% | $41.1338 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.83 | 11.638% | $17.6723 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.78 | 10.183% | $216.8181 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 3.674% | $86.6715 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.39 | $746.3121 | $746.31 | $746.30 | $746.30 | |