| 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 | $28.97 | 6.605% | $30.8835 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.92 | 6.665% | $89.5133 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.44 | 7.839% | $252.8178 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.97 | 3.421% | $74.4321 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.34 | 11.745% | $54.0175 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.62 | 6.531% | $239.2899 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.48 | 7.633% | $157.6608 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.74 | $898.6149 | $898.61 | $898.60 | $898.60 | |