| 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 | $28.60 | 5.473% | $30.1653 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.35 | 9.508% | $160.265 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 4.519% | $230.9243 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.70 | 9.211% | $97.9623 | $97.96 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.92 | 13.352% | $190.3407 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.70 | 11.702% | $261.0476 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 4.532% | $145.7594 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.65 | $1,116.4646 | $1,116.47 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.50 | |