| 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 | 8.500% | $30.7055 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.54 | 10.570% | $254.9081 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.91 | 4.528% | $220.46 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.88 | 9.374% | $29.3997 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.93 | 4.868% | $105.8433 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.32 | 9.365% | $259.545 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.96 | 12.362% | $187.5996 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.84 | $1,088.4612 | $1,088.47 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.40 | |