| 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 | $29.55 | 4.625% | $30.9167 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.80 | 7.250% | $260.403 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 10.265% | $271.0203 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 6.445% | $20.8632 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.53 | 12.114% | $90.2854 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.68 | 11.590% | $193.8095 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.39 | 6.524% | $134.6357 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.34 | $1,001.9338 | $1,001.94 | $1,001.90 | $1,001.90 | |