| 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 | $28.42 | 7.586% | $30.5759 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.33 | 8.211% | $235.175 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.36 | 13.116% | $210.803 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.75 | 7.143% | $189.3753 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.98 | 7.640% | $203.4181 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.88 | 12.509% | $273.2619 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.63 | 6.865% | $43.4192 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.35 | $1,186.0284 | $1,186.04 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.10 | |