| 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 | $28.46 | 8.462% | $30.8683 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 8.208% | $12.6712 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.67 | 12.150% | $98.3219 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.47 | 12.233% | $244.0731 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.58 | 13.468% | $10.8702 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.88 | 10.796% | $97.3675 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.77 | 9.384% | $94.9125 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.54 | $589.0847 | $589.08 | $588.95 | $589.20 | |