| 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 | $28.57 | 5.652% | $30.1848 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.40 | 9.366% | $270.5715 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 5.859% | $190.1016 | $190.10 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.77 | 12.124% | $195.9591 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.75 | 12.644% | $132.6383 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.56 | 11.338% | $31.7981 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.32 | 5.136% | $107.5752 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.95 | $958.8286 | $958.83 | $958.85 | $958.90 | |