| 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 | $28.43 | 8.628% | $30.8829 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 7.395% | $86.6678 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 7.642% | $155.4566 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.63 | 10.750% | $74.9002 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.90 | 8.303% | $148.2668 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 6.405% | $257.7874 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.90 | 7.695% | $232.5135 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.25 | $986.4752 | $986.48 | $986.45 | $986.60 | |