| 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 | $28.76 | 5.638% | $30.3815 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.90 | 3.590% | $245.4047 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.85 | 7.801% | $155.0717 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.48 | 10.539% | $134.2828 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.41 | 9.331% | $7.0081 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 11.511% | $263.5451 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.27 | 9.310% | $262.6391 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.01 | $1,098.3330 | $1,098.33 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.30 | |