| 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 | $29.79 | 3.542% | $30.8452 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.52 | 8.583% | $198.1857 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.77 | 6.359% | $205.0282 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.35 | 11.311% | $245.2738 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.43 | 9.183% | $129.3054 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.79 | 7.873% | $266.2198 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 6.857% | $229.6784 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.59 | $1,304.5365 | $1,304.55 | $1,304.55 | $1,304.50 | |