| 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 | $28.43 | 7.475% | $30.5551 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.65 | 7.713% | $66.4051 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.62 | 12.526% | $234.7517 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.72 | 12.171% | $210.5674 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.42 | 8.119% | $53.4324 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.43 | 3.769% | $257.7933 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.29 | 9.853% | $106.876 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.56 | $960.3810 | $960.39 | $960.40 | $960.50 | |