| 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 | $28.96 | 5.324% | $30.5018 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.68 | 4.496% | $98.9368 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.86 | 5.230% | $196.6328 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.53 | 6.445% | $195.3585 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.53 | 8.347% | $230.2699 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.49 | 13.242% | $142.1074 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.25 | 10.711% | $263.769 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.30 | $1,157.5762 | $1,157.58 | $1,157.55 | $1,157.60 | |