| 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 | $27.90 | 8.146% | $30.1727 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.80 | 13.180% | $40.5184 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.56 | 13.123% | $192.9426 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.97 | 11.832% | $68.184 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.69 | 8.615% | $184.3088 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.59 | 3.568% | $230.532 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.47 | 3.593% | $133.0859 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.98 | $879.7444 | $879.74 | $879.75 | $879.70 | |