| 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 | $28.37 | 7.196% | $30.4115 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.92 | 5.685% | $80.2361 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.76 | 4.256% | $251.0067 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.92 | 3.125% | $216.48 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.61 | 4.694% | $23.6713 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 9.520% | $46.9293 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.58 | 13.764% | $116.6991 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.01 | $765.4340 | $765.44 | $765.45 | $765.40 | |