| 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 | $28.88 | 5.775% | $30.5478 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.48 | 11.119% | $43.8698 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.33 | 11.288% | $132.8 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.88 | 11.748% | $249.0639 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.48 | 8.215% | $86.0093 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.80 | 13.257% | $117.5608 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.95 | 3.660% | $202.0852 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.80 | $861.9368 | $861.94 | $861.90 | $862.00 | |