| 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 | $29.78 | 3.468% | $30.8128 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.41 | 7.532% | $175.718 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.49 | 3.506% | $255.1319 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 12.343% | $8.8976 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.49 | 13.482% | $175.3183 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.40 | 12.389% | $238.7142 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.88 | 5.708% | $204.9467 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.37 | $1,089.5395 | $1,089.54 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.40 | |