| 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 | $28.32 | 6.405% | $30.1339 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.96 | 7.751% | $80.7701 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.47 | 9.443% | $142.7903 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.34 | 13.733% | $280.1699 | $280.17 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.28 | 12.261% | $126.0467 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.45 | 10.492% | $71.2121 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.78 | 9.507% | $239.5794 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.60 | $970.7024 | $970.70 | $970.70 | $970.70 | |