| 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 | $28.47 | 7.208% | $30.5221 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.75 | 4.222% | $61.2304 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.92 | 11.846% | $248.2086 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.63 | 8.113% | $60.1433 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 8.149% | $10.2742 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.42 | 5.801% | $197.2342 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 6.571% | $169.9488 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.16 | $777.5616 | $777.55 | $777.55 | $777.40 | |