| 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 | $28.52 | 6.800% | $30.4594 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.47 | 11.396% | $89.6404 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.74 | 3.809% | $154.4055 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.26 | 8.679% | $132.8709 | $132.87 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.42 | 11.407% | $108.5327 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.84 | 13.434% | $270.9258 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.85 | 6.711% | $175.9131 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.10 | $962.7478 | $962.75 | $962.75 | $962.70 | |