| 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 | $28.82 | 5.820% | $30.4973 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.38 | 12.613% | $143.4464 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.35 | 6.717% | $236.2181 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.74 | 9.289% | $72.9395 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.64 | 3.865% | $222.9358 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.53 | 6.478% | $199.6782 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.74 | 12.824% | $240.0218 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.20 | $1,145.7371 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.60 | |