| 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 | $28.49 | 8.400% | $30.8832 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.34 | 7.428% | $251.7468 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.99 | 8.667% | $270.57 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 9.129% | $176.6362 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 10.358% | $41.8257 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.47 | 13.298% | $231.6604 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.95 | 12.321% | $174.0414 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.00 | $1,177.3637 | $1,177.37 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.30 | |