| 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 | $26.85 | 12.374% | $30.1724 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.25 | 11.571% | $88.42 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 12.507% | $40.255 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.85 | 4.733% | $20.7895 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.42 | 7.511% | $67.1084 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.84 | 11.510% | $37.735 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.25 | 12.605% | $27.3067 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $282.24 | $311.7870 | $311.80 | $311.75 | $311.80 | |