| 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 | $29.95 | 3.437% | $30.9794 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.93 | 6.592% | $21.2438 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.54 | 9.137% | $227.5943 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.33 | 8.639% | $72.0602 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.82 | 4.216% | $182.1904 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.94 | 4.110% | $74.8967 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.43 | 12.249% | $167.7337 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.94 | $776.6985 | $776.69 | $776.75 | $776.70 | |