| 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 | $30.50 | 5.775% | $32.2614 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.41 | 11.326% | $37.194 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.99 | 12.545% | $270.0967 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.79 | 11.869% | $12.0707 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.90 | 5.650% | $78.0754 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.77 | 6.672% | $221.6324 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 7.691% | $189.2669 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.11 | $840.5975 | $840.60 | $840.60 | $840.70 | |