| 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 | $27.94 | 7.306% | $29.9813 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.94 | 7.828% | $68.9452 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.73 | 8.702% | $108.4085 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.57 | 5.611% | $253.0123 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 11.755% | $165.8221 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 13.352% | $39.9906 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.31 | 13.180% | $209.7339 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.15 | $875.8939 | $875.89 | $875.90 | $875.80 | |