| 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 | $29.59 | 3.236% | $30.5475 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 13.773% | $165.8241 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.96 | 10.163% | $153.0825 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.58 | 4.667% | $85.3873 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.53 | 3.538% | $177.5987 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.52 | 5.202% | $196.2228 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.26 | 11.630% | $140.944 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.19 | $949.6069 | $949.60 | $949.60 | $949.50 | |