| 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 | $26.85 | 13.535% | $30.4841 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.99 | 6.214% | $247.468 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.74 | 10.729% | $258.818 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.95 | 8.107% | $93.999 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.33 | 13.157% | $18.4785 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.56 | 11.536% | $78.6998 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.86 | 13.535% | $258.7009 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.28 | $986.6483 | $986.65 | $986.65 | $986.70 | |