| 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 | $28.74 | 4.250% | $29.9615 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.35 | 5.359% | $231.105 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.62 | 10.235% | $170.4454 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.77 | 10.819% | $239.1142 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 13.801% | $179.2935 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.40 | 11.516% | $7.137 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.61 | 4.622% | $115.7224 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.04 | $972.7790 | $972.78 | $972.75 | $972.70 | |