| 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 | $27.91 | 7.700% | $30.0591 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 4.225% | $52.8629 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 6.684% | $266.1766 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.99 | 7.482% | $266.5446 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.89 | 13.338% | $231.0848 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.59 | 8.732% | $32.1738 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.58 | 10.405% | $249.0516 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.18 | $1,127.9534 | $1,127.94 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.10 | |