| 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 | $28.40 | 7.585% | $30.5541 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.51 | 8.495% | $117.7279 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 7.217% | $38.5767 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.48 | 8.115% | $174.5841 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.55 | 7.527% | $133.9249 | $133.92 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.55 | 11.724% | $84.4075 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.90 | 10.485% | $267.2632 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.37 | $847.0384 | $847.03 | $847.05 | $847.10 | |