| 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 | $28.55 | 6.855% | $30.5071 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.96 | 9.382% | $72.1484 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.27 | 3.665% | $217.9764 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.57 | 9.854% | $264.2758 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.59 | 7.366% | $124.1044 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.75 | 12.781% | $121.5215 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.41 | 4.609% | $197.0938 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.10 | $1,027.6274 | $1,027.63 | $1,027.65 | $1,027.60 | |