| 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 | $28.58 | 6.870% | $30.5434 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.32 | 10.396% | $202.3779 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.25 | 5.299% | $181.3775 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.34 | 8.335% | $220.2884 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.60 | 13.175% | $102.5366 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.88 | 7.301% | $268.1237 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.86 | 6.362% | $225.3385 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.83 | $1,230.5860 | $1,230.59 | $1,230.65 | $1,230.50 | |