| 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 | $28.84 | 6.360% | $30.6742 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 4.688% | $47.4655 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.48 | 13.610% | $231.1736 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.84 | 12.418% | $258.3815 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.94 | 9.111% | $62.1278 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.66 | 13.519% | $105.1867 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.94 | 11.176% | $88.8741 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.04 | $823.8834 | $823.88 | $823.85 | $824.00 | |