| 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 | $27.93 | 9.375% | $30.5484 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.40 | 8.570% | $51.4622 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.33 | 5.585% | $61.5877 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.72 | 13.799% | $177.2078 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.28 | 4.468% | $256.2391 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.76 | 9.803% | $34.8734 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.92 | 12.123% | $126.6093 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.34 | $738.5279 | $738.53 | $738.50 | $738.50 | |