| 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 | $29.30 | 5.123% | $30.801 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.59 | 12.672% | $156.1521 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.78 | 13.443% | $219.8298 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.81 | 10.261% | $274.3404 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.56 | 12.431% | $25.3644 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.89 | 12.519% | $140.525 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.77 | 5.474% | $241.2929 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.70 | $1,088.3056 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.30 | |