| 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 | $26.62 | 13.319% | $30.1655 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.31 | 7.780% | $30.5125 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.91 | 11.833% | $275.0085 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 10.529% | $51.3186 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.47 | 3.850% | $143.8011 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 9.670% | $52.499 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.38 | 5.154% | $88.7289 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.99 | $672.0341 | $672.04 | $672.00 | $672.00 | |