| 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 | 8.796% | $30.2453 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.94 | 10.675% | $53.0576 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.26 | 12.459% | $25.0334 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.59 | 8.789% | $251.9444 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.35 | 3.350% | $100.6112 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.80 | 10.295% | $18.5296 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.25 | 12.348% | $39.6027 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.99 | $519.0242 | $519.02 | $519.05 | $518.90 | |