| 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 | $29.77 | 3.406% | $30.784 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.42 | 5.240% | $186.7168 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.57 | 10.291% | $252.0921 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.71 | 11.407% | $19.7302 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.73 | 6.211% | $240.8122 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.32 | 6.467% | $246.2795 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.45 | 13.659% | $111.8973 | $111.90 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.97 | $1,088.3121 | $1,088.31 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.30 | |