| 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 | $28.86 | 7.283% | $30.9619 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 9.249% | $37.4615 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 5.680% | $42.1135 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.54 | 10.679% | $195.3927 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.33 | 4.159% | $58.6728 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.72 | 5.289% | $136.5809 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.41 | 7.481% | $234.7493 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.00 | $735.9326 | $735.92 | $735.90 | $736.00 | |