| 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 | $28.97 | 6.621% | $30.8881 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.49 | 11.735% | $24.0119 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.50 | 12.725% | $139.2154 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.40 | 4.581% | $167.7479 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.27 | 3.475% | $186.5344 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.90 | 13.579% | $32.8243 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.75 | 5.105% | $31.2687 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.28 | $612.4907 | $612.49 | $612.45 | $612.40 | |