| 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 | $29.36 | 5.125% | $30.8647 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.43 | 6.814% | $6.8681 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.54 | 11.633% | $97.7235 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.58 | 12.149% | $275.4155 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.31 | 13.148% | $261.7226 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.54 | 13.647% | $242.6818 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 11.731% | $253.0931 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.28 | $1,168.3693 | $1,168.36 | $1,168.30 | $1,168.40 | |