| 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 | $28.46 | 8.267% | $30.8128 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 6.466% | $17.9182 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 6.239% | $221.5083 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 4.780% | $250.2461 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.93 | 8.417% | $79.0685 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.93 | 10.580% | $213.342 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.46 | 5.529% | $196.7694 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.94 | $1,009.6653 | $1,009.67 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.60 | |