| 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 | $28.40 | 8.688% | $30.8674 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 5.811% | $84.1832 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 5.177% | $50.3062 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.29 | 5.444% | $44.5923 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.56 | 11.456% | $103.1637 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.29 | 8.346% | $197.5039 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.32 | 6.523% | $68.5156 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.25 | $579.1323 | $579.13 | $579.10 | $579.20 | |