| 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 | $28.88 | 5.604% | $30.4984 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.44 | 7.466% | $82.147 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.86 | 9.658% | $184.0719 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.83 | 7.736% | $267.0021 | $267.00 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 11.196% | $248.4897 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.46 | 13.232% | $95.6357 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.27 | 12.251% | $115.9216 | $115.92 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.21 | $1,023.7664 | $1,023.77 | $1,023.75 | $1,023.70 | |