| 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 | $27.43 | 10.675% | $30.3582 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.69 | 6.656% | $259.91 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.83 | 8.673% | $203.0338 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.36 | 10.341% | $255.2849 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.28 | 8.299% | $39.2909 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.26 | 6.640% | $46.1325 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 12.176% | $278.8471 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.43 | $1,112.8574 | $1,112.85 | $1,112.90 | $1,112.80 | |