| 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 | $26.82 | 13.830% | $30.5292 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.37 | 7.519% | $95.0145 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.28 | 7.522% | $178.7876 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 7.353% | $256.4126 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.61 | 9.726% | $179.5227 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.31 | 5.126% | $7.6847 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.76 | 13.446% | $31.4926 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.00 | $779.4439 | $779.43 | $779.45 | $779.40 | |