| 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 | $29.26 | 5.193% | $30.7795 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 13.495% | $82.5222 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.93 | 12.656% | $44.9835 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.95 | 5.383% | $181.2061 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.36 | 4.524% | $157.1623 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.31 | 9.743% | $251.6517 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.49 | 4.690% | $200.4709 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.01 | $948.7762 | $948.77 | $948.75 | $948.90 | |