| 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 | $29.49 | 3.675% | $30.5738 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.79 | 6.806% | $152.5083 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.75 | 10.360% | $88.0121 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 5.558% | $199.1352 | $199.14 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.79 | 12.263% | $60.3863 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.58 | 13.112% | $164.6684 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.94 | 11.421% | $164.8362 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.99 | $860.1203 | $860.13 | $860.10 | $860.10 | |