| 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 | $27.99 | 7.313% | $30.0369 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.92 | 7.323% | $261.7823 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 4.515% | $42.245 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 8.373% | $165.0629 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.90 | 8.572% | $108.4634 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 12.569% | $276.1205 | $276.12 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 6.568% | $195.9786 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.73 | $1,079.6896 | $1,079.69 | $1,079.70 | $1,079.70 | |