| 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 | $29.43 | 5.175% | $30.953 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.48 | 9.742% | $125.6326 | $125.63 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.75 | 7.738% | $64.3735 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.46 | 9.291% | $136.0236 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 8.816% | $49.3263 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.42 | 3.328% | $132.6938 | $132.69 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.72 | 7.595% | $238.5596 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.59 | $777.5624 | $777.55 | $777.55 | $777.60 | |