| 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 | $29.40 | 5.294% | $30.9564 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.83 | 11.343% | $65.5031 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.30 | 13.585% | $144.5937 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.33 | 10.128% | $97.2761 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.93 | 6.745% | $60.7699 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.61 | 4.667% | $253.9326 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.27 | 10.335% | $86.3592 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.67 | $739.3910 | $739.39 | $739.40 | $739.50 | |