| 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 | $28.65 | 5.637% | $30.265 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.57 | 6.365% | $24.0066 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.81 | 12.516% | $62.7952 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.70 | 12.315% | $99.6234 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.59 | 8.300% | $85.113 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 3.238% | $246.6149 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.96 | 10.805% | $261.4555 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.16 | $809.8736 | $809.88 | $809.80 | $809.90 | |