| 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 | $28.61 | 7.616% | $30.7889 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 11.334% | $87.7869 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.85 | 5.517% | $39.9382 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.96 | 4.599% | $124.431 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.32 | 7.858% | $200.961 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.80 | 6.371% | $232.7397 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.87 | 8.263% | $180.6585 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.26 | $897.3042 | $897.31 | $897.35 | $897.30 | |