| 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 | $217.41 | 7.350% | $233.3896 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.72 | 4.436% | $29.994 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.89 | 8.266% | $13.9555 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.41 | 13.453% | $31.0975 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.80 | 8.222% | $23.5924 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.48 | 5.269% | $117.3539 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.75 | 9.458% | $87.2928 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.46 | $536.6757 | $536.67 | $536.70 | $536.80 | |