| 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 | $29.61 | 3.675% | $30.6982 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.85 | 12.539% | $178.7682 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 4.800% | $180.235 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.95 | 6.755% | $189.9705 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.87 | 7.646% | $34.3068 | $34.31 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.29 | 4.319% | $249.6249 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.38 | 4.175% | $175.4099 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.93 | $1,039.0135 | $1,039.02 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.00 | |