| 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 | $28.70 | 5.284% | $30.2165 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.60 | 9.165% | $217.8933 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.42 | 3.359% | $254.6972 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.67 | 4.421% | $131.2259 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.51 | 5.634% | $153.708 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.92 | 10.500% | $96.0466 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.31 | 6.456% | $88.6885 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.13 | $972.4760 | $972.49 | $972.50 | $972.40 | |