| 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 | 5.119% | $30.2112 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.55 | 9.823% | $24.7651 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.82 | 6.793% | $264.6544 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.51 | 9.123% | $236.2622 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.46 | 3.230% | $41.7669 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.38 | 4.437% | $71.414 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.29 | 9.278% | $16.7086 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.75 | $685.7824 | $685.78 | $685.70 | $685.90 | |