| 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 | $28.44 | 5.466% | $29.9945 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.33 | 10.131% | $186.4848 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.46 | 3.445% | $137.0232 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.40 | 8.725% | $220.0594 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.57 | 12.481% | $249.2242 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.28 | 3.857% | $150.8834 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.74 | 4.772% | $106.595 | $106.60 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.22 | $1,080.2645 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.30 | |