| 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 | $28.30 | 7.292% | $30.3636 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.69 | 3.785% | $223.8539 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.62 | 8.324% | $44.0012 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.61 | 12.804% | $237.5765 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.80 | 12.385% | $54.8439 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.40 | 9.148% | $36.4554 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.27 | 12.351% | $238.4875 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.69 | $865.5820 | $865.58 | $865.60 | $865.70 | |