| 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 | $29.49 | 5.744% | $31.1839 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.70 | 11.330% | $30.8384 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.79 | 3.543% | $13.2431 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 3.451% | $9.6934 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.27 | 4.116% | $131.4673 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.81 | 6.304% | $27.4371 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.39 | 8.784% | $144.0191 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $363.82 | $387.8823 | $387.88 | $387.90 | $387.80 | |