| 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 | $29.78 | 5.742% | $31.49 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.53 | 5.784% | $145.4847 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.35 | 11.524% | $255.7803 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.93 | 4.350% | $252.454 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.94 | 10.713% | $259.002 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.65 | 5.824% | $127.6767 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.99 | 5.794% | $12.6847 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.17 | $1,084.5724 | $1,084.56 | $1,084.65 | $1,084.70 | |