| 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 | 4.222% | $30.8184 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.45 | 3.260% | $136.7679 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.27 | 6.662% | $264.8097 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 12.643% | $88.7064 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 7.371% | $263.4347 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.76 | 6.533% | $239.4436 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.54 | 4.632% | $253.7745 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.69 | $1,277.7552 | $1,277.75 | $1,277.70 | $1,277.70 | |