| 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 | $27.97 | 7.805% | $30.1531 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.49 | 9.368% | $230.2087 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.40 | 6.613% | $173.1395 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.42 | 8.845% | $222.5009 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.55 | 5.549% | $235.9548 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.38 | 5.385% | $189.0396 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 11.733% | $207.1083 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.57 | $1,288.1049 | $1,288.10 | $1,288.10 | $1,288.10 | |