| 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 | $28.29 | 7.777% | $30.4901 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.38 | 11.505% | $160.9909 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.46 | 4.602% | $130.1876 | $130.19 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.62 | 4.485% | $261.8603 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.27 | 13.643% | $116.2227 | $116.22 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.99 | 8.145% | $15.1295 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.74 | 6.572% | $108.4264 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.75 | $823.3075 | $823.31 | $823.35 | $823.30 | |