| 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 | $28.30 | 7.841% | $30.519 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.50 | 8.482% | $189.3011 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.27 | 4.585% | $220.9567 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.43 | 13.163% | $279.9992 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.95 | 8.445% | $187.5556 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.39 | 4.651% | $75.7569 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.34 | 6.847% | $105.0733 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.18 | $1,089.1618 | $1,089.17 | $1,089.10 | $1,089.30 | |