| 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 | $28.70 | 5.700% | $30.3359 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.70 | 6.872% | $249.7599 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.90 | 8.417% | $153.8437 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.99 | 13.199% | $210.5388 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.81 | 9.458% | $237.3159 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 9.561% | $240.333 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.93 | 13.859% | $96.7004 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.39 | $1,218.8276 | $1,218.83 | $1,218.85 | $1,218.70 | |