| 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 | $218.71 | 5.435% | $230.5969 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.63 | 8.491% | $29.9761 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.44 | 10.565% | $151.9605 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.26 | 4.275% | $168.1539 | $168.15 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.63 | 8.749% | $117.0465 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.28 | 3.272% | $232.6512 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.68 | 4.667% | $48.8586 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.63 | $979.2437 | $979.25 | $979.25 | $979.40 | |