| 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 | $29.62 | 3.414% | $30.6312 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.57 | 7.427% | $87.6282 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.67 | 3.605% | $53.5327 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.81 | 4.390% | $146.9916 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.78 | 12.480% | $196.5925 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.78 | 7.309% | $133.9002 | $133.90 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.51 | 8.656% | $259.1554 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.74 | $908.4318 | $908.43 | $908.50 | $908.40 | |