| 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 | $29.30 | 4.350% | $30.5746 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.95 | 6.814% | $177.2578 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.87 | 4.716% | $188.3527 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.81 | 4.545% | $253.8457 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.99 | 11.201% | $50.0293 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.86 | 11.564% | $259.7879 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 6.765% | $247.0435 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.17 | $1,206.8915 | $1,206.89 | $1,206.90 | $1,206.90 | |