| 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 | $29.63 | 3.865% | $30.7752 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.94 | 12.718% | $197.1889 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.45 | 10.788% | $227.6139 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.71 | 7.517% | $215.7974 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.76 | 13.582% | $11.0856 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.94 | 7.495% | $149.3536 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.72 | 7.188% | $40.4313 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.15 | $872.2459 | $872.25 | $872.30 | $872.30 | |