| 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 | $28.96 | 5.128% | $30.4451 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.65 | 6.115% | $242.6319 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.84 | 9.705% | $48.0947 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.66 | 4.199% | $120.5166 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.43 | 9.258% | $10.303 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 11.230% | $267.4748 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.88 | 8.718% | $177.0799 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.89 | $896.5460 | $896.54 | $896.55 | $896.50 | |