| 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 | $27.80 | 9.636% | $30.4788 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.56 | 6.264% | $97.2953 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 11.624% | $279.0488 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 9.650% | $271.7127 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.51 | 7.104% | $210.4701 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.72 | 11.397% | $138.9343 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.30 | 6.791% | $117.7905 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.68 | $1,145.7305 | $1,145.73 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.70 | |