| 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 | $27.48 | 10.465% | $30.3558 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 11.381% | $9.4006 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.34 | 11.341% | $172.9571 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.29 | 10.155% | $87.3419 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.93 | 3.354% | $25.7662 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.36 | 13.796% | $98.2742 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.78 | 10.452% | $200.7796 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.62 | $624.8754 | $624.88 | $624.85 | $625.00 | |