| 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 | $28.29 | 6.691% | $30.1829 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.98 | 8.691% | $235.8377 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 4.863% | $153.8865 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.90 | 8.813% | $263.2186 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.62 | 9.840% | $31.4362 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.72 | 8.485% | $197.1389 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 12.477% | $60.3327 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.90 | $972.0335 | $972.04 | $972.10 | $971.90 | |