| 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 | $27.73 | 10.621% | $30.6752 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.66 | 5.557% | $50.3085 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.72 | 13.636% | $147.4086 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.70 | 13.640% | $143.9819 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.27 | 5.614% | $122.7974 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.79 | 3.285% | $224.9444 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 12.364% | $160.9727 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.13 | $881.0887 | $881.09 | $881.10 | $881.10 | |