| 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 | $28.79 | 5.400% | $30.3447 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.36 | 3.841% | $9.7195 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.81 | 9.251% | $268.5499 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 12.293% | $254.5458 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.88 | 4.872% | $173.9617 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.84 | 8.689% | $132.4267 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.28 | 4.331% | $220.4305 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.64 | $1,089.9788 | $1,089.98 | $1,090.00 | $1,089.80 | |