| 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 | $27.71 | 8.125% | $29.9614 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.31 | 6.574% | $266.7654 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 13.186% | $18.8455 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.53 | 6.152% | $84.4227 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.43 | 10.618% | $256.0032 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.65 | 5.115% | $104.7471 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 4.802% | $57.159 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.82 | $817.9043 | $817.91 | $817.85 | $817.90 | |