| 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 | $29.34 | 5.416% | $30.9291 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.26 | 10.164% | $20.1159 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 3.715% | $10.1952 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.70 | 13.873% | $112.3927 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.62 | 8.740% | $39.8206 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.66 | 3.205% | $16.1619 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.32 | 7.716% | $228.7026 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $420.73 | $458.3180 | $458.32 | $458.30 | $458.30 | |