| 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 | $27.39 | 9.585% | $30.0153 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 11.615% | $86.8365 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.42 | 10.787% | $175.5088 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.80 | 9.127% | $94.7222 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.36 | 9.647% | $77.1476 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 5.104% | $228.9901 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.93 | 13.751% | $210.3597 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.57 | $903.5802 | $903.59 | $903.55 | $903.50 | |