| 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 | $29.32 | 4.185% | $30.547 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.78 | 12.758% | $163.251 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.85 | 10.152% | $265.3011 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 7.681% | $26.1342 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 4.472% | $148.7472 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.49 | 8.571% | $222.0168 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.69 | 7.342% | $114.5232 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.78 | $970.5205 | $970.52 | $970.50 | $970.40 | |