| 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 | $28.78 | 7.235% | $30.8622 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.36 | 9.657% | $181.3288 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.48 | 11.478% | $163.293 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.39 | 8.660% | $228.6098 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.72 | 6.737% | $127.7855 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.60 | 5.698% | $96.8194 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 4.172% | $259.0966 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.05 | $1,087.7953 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 | |