| 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 | $28.58 | 5.791% | $30.2351 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.25 | 11.438% | $5.8505 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.47 | 12.384% | $24.1288 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.29 | 6.674% | $48.3127 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.99 | 10.225% | $275.5515 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.85 | 11.712% | $256.77 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.25 | 3.126% | $203.416 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.68 | $844.2646 | $844.27 | $844.25 | $844.30 | |