| 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 | $30.90 | 4.498% | $32.2899 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.90 | 7.756% | $238.033 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.74 | 4.787% | $92.988 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.27 | 9.553% | $235.8347 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 11.630% | $97.8437 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.86 | 8.527% | $267.9098 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 6.650% | $181.6569 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.65 | $1,146.5560 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.60 | $1,146.50 | |