| 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 | $28.74 | 7.133% | $30.79 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.48 | 13.285% | $60.5848 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.68 | 12.392% | $71.5712 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.92 | 10.678% | $207.9861 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.60 | 11.825% | $124.7967 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.80 | 5.160% | $161.7361 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.57 | 12.180% | $36.537 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.79 | $694.0019 | $694.01 | $694.05 | $694.00 | |