| 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 | $27.89 | 7.429% | $29.9619 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.27 | 11.705% | $13.7062 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.36 | 5.830% | $197.2248 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.86 | 3.363% | $73.243 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.72 | 12.767% | $181.2391 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.94 | 10.874% | $113.025 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.36 | 11.347% | $276.5414 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.40 | $884.9414 | $884.94 | $884.95 | $884.80 | |