| 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 | $29.28 | 3.700% | $30.3634 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.72 | 3.195% | $146.248 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.62 | 13.297% | $183.1106 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.72 | 5.548% | $34.5353 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.47 | 5.639% | $62.8235 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.69 | 7.132% | $57.5192 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.29 | 10.575% | $219.2592 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.79 | $733.8592 | $733.86 | $733.80 | $733.80 | |