| 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 | $26.86 | 13.706% | $30.5414 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.33 | 12.616% | $18.3902 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.60 | 9.122% | $216.7163 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.32 | 5.646% | $9.8462 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.59 | 13.664% | $50.6828 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.72 | 10.330% | $57.0627 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.33 | 6.770% | $55.8727 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $399.75 | $439.1123 | $439.11 | $439.10 | $439.10 | |