| 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 | $27.56 | 11.515% | $30.7335 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 3.129% | $50.2341 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.90 | 5.741% | $207.1466 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.50 | 4.550% | $202.3043 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.29 | 7.641% | $162.8501 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.30 | 10.345% | $174.6761 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.64 | 12.778% | $273.6445 | $273.64 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.90 | $1,101.5892 | $1,101.58 | $1,101.65 | $1,101.50 | |