| 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 | $27.43 | 9.360% | $29.9974 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 9.688% | $18.3069 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.47 | 12.218% | $30.8263 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.81 | 7.208% | $30.8866 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.87 | 9.871% | $234.9811 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.45 | 4.773% | $16.1874 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.32 | 4.293% | $212.0485 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.04 | $573.2342 | $573.25 | $573.30 | $573.20 | |