| 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 | $27.39 | 11.276% | $30.4785 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.79 | 5.700% | $225.976 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.83 | 3.240% | $87.5785 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.54 | 5.472% | $192.5286 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.38 | 7.411% | $229.1936 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.27 | 3.366% | $172.9003 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.75 | 4.268% | $257.2813 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.95 | $1,195.9368 | $1,195.94 | $1,196.05 | $1,196.00 | |