| 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 | $29.49 | 4.392% | $30.7852 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.26 | 3.519% | $69.6269 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 12.104% | $156.699 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.39 | 11.706% | $258.4765 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.61 | 10.743% | $150.1786 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.47 | 5.346% | $34.2058 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.95 | 5.581% | $86.5236 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.95 | $786.4956 | $786.51 | $786.55 | $786.50 | |