| 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 | $26.86 | 13.493% | $30.4842 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.75 | 4.388% | $185.5497 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.44 | 10.560% | $253.6689 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.61 | 10.274% | $178.2138 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.33 | 5.329% | $57.2252 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.44 | 6.223% | $177.8598 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.56 | 10.454% | $188.3903 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.99 | $1,071.3919 | $1,071.39 | $1,071.40 | $1,071.40 | |