| 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 | $29.57 | 3.235% | $30.5266 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.97 | 4.148% | $38.5035 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.76 | 12.456% | $232.514 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.70 | 10.541% | $53.8335 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.79 | 3.291% | $108.2386 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.32 | 13.485% | $218.2544 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.30 | 12.525% | $155.6221 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.41 | $837.4927 | $837.48 | $837.50 | $837.40 | |