| 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 | $27.70 | 10.303% | $30.5539 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.75 | 13.777% | $71.3951 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.97 | 10.744% | $235.8515 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.87 | 6.317% | $184.8534 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.46 | 12.739% | $167.3723 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.40 | 7.423% | $28.3597 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 7.555% | $262.8967 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.58 | $981.2826 | $981.28 | $981.25 | $981.50 | |