| 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 | $28.49 | 5.425% | $30.0356 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.67 | 5.500% | $111.4819 | $111.48 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.43 | 9.120% | $95.4036 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.59 | 8.525% | $156.9163 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.95 | 11.276% | $167.9711 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.65 | 9.259% | $162.4135 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.58 | 3.588% | $226.4227 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.36 | $950.6447 | $950.64 | $950.60 | $950.60 | |