| 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 | 6.507% | $30.248 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.55 | 3.428% | $59.5228 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.55 | 11.434% | $207.8801 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.65 | 9.517% | $226.3169 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 5.560% | $6.8192 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.73 | 3.239% | $159.7417 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.45 | 5.232% | $145.6937 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.79 | $836.2224 | $836.22 | $836.20 | $836.10 | |