| 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 | $27.99 | 8.774% | $30.4458 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.33 | 5.565% | $72.1326 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.80 | 13.391% | $22.4514 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 4.489% | $38.3893 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.65 | 8.834% | $92.128 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.87 | 5.634% | $214.2997 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.94 | 5.330% | $29.4292 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.32 | $499.2760 | $499.28 | $499.35 | $499.20 | |