| 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 | $29.60 | 4.642% | $30.974 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.28 | 3.477% | $237.2521 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.69 | 10.805% | $97.1649 | $97.16 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 8.599% | $193.8166 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.46 | 8.105% | $150.7632 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.91 | 10.439% | $10.9445 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.77 | 9.640% | $141.1834 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.18 | $862.0987 | $862.08 | $862.05 | $862.20 | |