| 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 | $28.52 | 7.387% | $30.6268 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.32 | 12.749% | $18.4006 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.90 | 4.723% | $185.255 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.36 | 9.320% | $213.5676 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.52 | 10.214% | $258.4739 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 6.400% | $183.8273 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.68 | 8.712% | $154.0232 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.07 | $1,044.1744 | $1,044.18 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.20 | |