| 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 | $28.59 | 5.689% | $30.2165 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 6.410% | $83.4148 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.45 | 8.116% | $83.7358 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.75 | 10.784% | $199.1342 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.82 | 5.776% | $20.9648 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.56 | 11.281% | $147.5141 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.46 | 12.179% | $177.7588 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.02 | $742.7390 | $742.73 | $742.70 | $742.70 | |