| 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 | $28.64 | 7.430% | $30.768 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.84 | 12.790% | $162.2371 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 11.472% | $78.4874 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.43 | 9.164% | $174.0402 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.95 | 6.105% | $186.6917 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.60 | 7.743% | $112.6992 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.94 | 9.694% | $138.1486 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.81 | $883.0722 | $883.08 | $883.10 | $883.00 | |