| 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 | $28.45 | 5.635% | $30.0532 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.27 | 13.591% | $178.6446 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 9.126% | $240.7101 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.37 | 7.535% | $86.4259 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.85 | 13.600% | $35.0456 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.45 | 12.655% | $281.0179 | $281.02 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.78 | 9.297% | $209.6098 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.75 | $1,061.5071 | $1,061.51 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.40 | |