| 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 | $27.53 | 11.569% | $30.7149 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.49 | 8.810% | $69.0835 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.47 | 13.696% | $48.2867 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.34 | 5.530% | $15.133 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.88 | 12.371% | $31.329 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.92 | 12.508% | $181.0479 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.47 | 5.252% | $182.5806 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.10 | $558.1756 | $558.17 | $558.25 | $558.10 | |