| 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 | $28.69 | 5.552% | $30.2829 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 7.256% | $223.5215 | $223.52 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.98 | 5.464% | $242.5461 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.75 | 3.613% | $107.4985 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.97 | 9.813% | $175.6679 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.94 | 4.191% | $178.1041 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.78 | 5.238% | $216.5588 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.51 | $1,174.1798 | $1,174.18 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.20 | |