| 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 | $28.54 | 5.532% | $30.1188 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.62 | 9.336% | $239.0304 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.75 | 11.497% | $140.2075 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 8.650% | $5.9758 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.73 | 4.479% | $194.0488 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.85 | 3.742% | $204.2161 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.54 | 10.765% | $80.3489 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.53 | $893.9463 | $893.96 | $893.95 | $893.80 | |