| 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 | $29.42 | 3.833% | $30.5477 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.57 | 6.369% | $80.3831 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.98 | 11.290% | $136.8644 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.54 | 4.505% | $175.0877 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.88 | 4.661% | $116.0481 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.75 | 4.660% | $165.1012 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.89 | 11.809% | $98.2689 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.03 | $802.3011 | $802.30 | $802.30 | $802.30 | |