| 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 | $27.38 | 11.281% | $30.4687 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 11.603% | $31.7064 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.72 | 12.619% | $110.0513 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.73 | 12.801% | $158.7448 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.29 | 12.512% | $70.0837 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.69 | 4.665% | $248.7782 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.25 | 4.466% | $209.1932 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.47 | $859.0263 | $859.02 | $859.05 | $859.10 | |