| 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 | $29.37 | 6.871% | $31.388 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 8.190% | $16.499 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.94 | 4.808% | $199.0723 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.71 | 7.657% | $108.4214 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.86 | 13.437% | $258.4775 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.30 | 9.347% | $9.0758 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.96 | 10.166% | $38.514 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.39 | $661.4480 | $661.45 | $661.45 | $661.50 | |