| 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 | $29.45 | 3.413% | $30.4551 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.58 | 5.489% | $150.4062 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.67 | 3.125% | $179.0972 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.78 | 10.763% | $155.9322 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.46 | 5.639% | $82.8844 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.90 | 4.663% | $252.1332 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.74 | 4.518% | $102.1559 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.58 | $953.0642 | $953.07 | $953.10 | $953.10 | |