| 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 | $29.44 | 5.194% | $30.9691 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.67 | 6.280% | $61.2917 | $61.29 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.76 | 9.167% | $44.4965 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.87 | 12.492% | $194.4649 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.57 | 3.348% | $148.3767 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.77 | 5.526% | $47.244 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.80 | 9.558% | $41.4129 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.88 | $568.2558 | $568.25 | $568.25 | $568.30 | |