| 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 | $29.82 | 5.573% | $31.4819 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.44 | 9.604% | $157.216 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.91 | 6.464% | $155.3416 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.45 | 6.441% | $250.6153 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.71 | 12.307% | $182.7347 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.79 | 3.838% | $254.185 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.63 | 3.782% | $242.4659 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.75 | $1,274.0404 | $1,274.05 | $1,274.05 | $1,274.00 | |