| 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 | $28.39 | 7.359% | $30.4792 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.61 | 6.625% | $193.6417 | $193.64 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.68 | 13.358% | $144.7355 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.37 | 9.630% | $167.0432 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.38 | 8.504% | $235.866 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.45 | 4.789% | $170.2297 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.44 | 12.660% | $122.1685 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.32 | $1,064.1638 | $1,064.17 | $1,064.20 | $1,064.10 | |