| 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 | $28.88 | 4.543% | $30.192 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.83 | 9.671% | $187.351 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.85 | 10.766% | $172.6288 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.36 | 8.155% | $5.7971 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.25 | 12.825% | $245.1123 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.70 | 6.479% | $19.9116 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.80 | 4.372% | $26.928 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.67 | $687.9208 | $687.92 | $687.95 | $687.90 | |