| 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 | $27.44 | 12.538% | $30.8804 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 9.148% | $55.2071 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.41 | 12.258% | $152.0086 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.73 | 6.526% | $238.3306 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.80 | 5.160% | $21.8733 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.68 | 10.138% | $18.371 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.83 | 11.137% | $86.4979 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.47 | $603.1689 | $603.17 | $603.15 | $603.20 | |