| 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 | $28.80 | 5.120% | $30.2746 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 13.701% | $80.398 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 8.630% | $216.9667 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.57 | 5.325% | $130.1501 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.64 | 4.249% | $79.8964 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.26 | 7.176% | $86.0195 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.78 | 5.105% | $16.5856 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.49 | $640.2909 | $640.30 | $640.25 | $640.40 | |