| 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 | $29.49 | 5.755% | $31.1871 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.45 | 4.838% | $179.7448 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.42 | 5.400% | $95.3027 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.48 | 9.425% | $113.233 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.97 | 6.230% | $253.8578 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.32 | 9.820% | $247.4464 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.59 | 5.795% | $74.6807 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.72 | $995.4525 | $995.45 | $995.50 | $995.40 | |