| 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 | $29.45 | 3.741% | $30.5517 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.30 | 4.580% | $25.4129 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.51 | 4.781% | $50.8293 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.69 | 10.240% | $70.2119 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.52 | 12.630% | $206.6986 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.84 | 11.725% | $272.4302 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.54 | 13.438% | $245.6386 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.85 | $901.7732 | $901.77 | $901.80 | $901.70 | |