| 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 | $28.75 | 7.297% | $30.8479 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.67 | 13.134% | $16.5968 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.61 | 12.122% | $37.6842 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 5.866% | $264.0298 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.43 | 9.301% | $75.8877 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.65 | 11.440% | $163.4268 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.74 | 7.430% | $248.9583 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.25 | $837.4315 | $837.44 | $837.50 | $837.40 | |