| 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 | $29.40 | 3.620% | $30.4643 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.37 | 6.351% | $157.793 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.95 | 12.360% | $74.1014 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.52 | 5.335% | $215.4311 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.69 | 3.676% | $75.3621 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.40 | 5.829% | $161.2834 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.43 | 7.290% | $28.3567 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.76 | $742.7920 | $742.78 | $742.80 | $742.90 | |