| 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 | $26.84 | 11.633% | $29.9623 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.43 | 5.869% | $24.8051 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.31 | 11.641% | $79.6112 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.56 | 3.123% | $250.1351 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.98 | 10.421% | $61.8137 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 6.152% | $81.4186 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.49 | 8.491% | $193.6456 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.31 | $721.3916 | $721.40 | $721.35 | $721.30 | |