| 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 | $30.64 | 4.718% | $32.0856 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.85 | 10.764% | $70.7228 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.73 | 12.403% | $27.7973 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.29 | 8.379% | $253.9212 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.47 | 12.347% | $26.3678 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.68 | 13.710% | $270.2659 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.45 | 13.419% | $138.8816 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.11 | $820.0422 | $820.05 | $820.00 | $820.10 | |