| 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 | $29.52 | 3.111% | $30.4384 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 4.343% | $57.1278 | $57.13 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.38 | 7.277% | $109.8302 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.62 | 11.178% | $235.2749 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.98 | 8.396% | $256.8768 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.47 | 9.596% | $250.394 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.54 | 13.469% | $247.9752 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.26 | $1,187.9173 | $1,187.92 | $1,188.00 | $1,187.90 | |