| 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 | $28.72 | 5.815% | $30.3901 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.92 | 3.803% | $96.4537 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.32 | 12.705% | $177.3075 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.69 | 9.704% | $113.7521 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.81 | 11.522% | $120.2319 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.56 | 6.238% | $39.903 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.94 | 11.872% | $235.9828 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.96 | $814.0211 | $814.01 | $814.05 | $814.10 | |