| 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 | $28.53 | 6.425% | $30.3631 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.93 | 5.316% | $72.5943 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.73 | 10.238% | $171.6736 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 9.142% | $237.6567 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.63 | 3.334% | $173.2188 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.66 | 5.456% | $168.371 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.47 | 12.613% | $232.5121 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.70 | $1,086.3896 | $1,086.38 | $1,086.30 | $1,086.50 | |