| 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 | $27.26 | 11.387% | $30.3641 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.65 | 5.173% | $174.2191 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.32 | 8.577% | $206.6437 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 11.803% | $7.6361 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.54 | 12.832% | $87.4899 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.88 | 8.178% | $261.6609 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.96 | 10.436% | $219.7235 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.44 | $987.7373 | $987.73 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |