| 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 | $29.37 | 3.848% | $30.5002 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.59 | 7.716% | $158.978 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.26 | 4.499% | $229.1245 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.87 | 6.250% | $49.7994 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.46 | 9.220% | $19.0698 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.46 | 12.387% | $261.2548 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.51 | 9.353% | $115.3784 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.52 | $864.1051 | $864.10 | $864.10 | $864.20 | |