| 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 | $26.98 | 12.865% | $30.451 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 7.233% | $84.5961 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.28 | 9.666% | $259.1188 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.87 | 8.414% | $28.0467 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.40 | 3.298% | $105.7772 | $105.78 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.88 | 3.809% | $79.8084 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.47 | 9.776% | $33.4487 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.77 | $621.2469 | $621.26 | $621.25 | $621.20 | |