| 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 | $29.41 | 4.337% | $30.6855 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.51 | 6.680% | $82.6877 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.91 | 12.450% | $21.2643 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.78 | 11.333% | $255.821 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.97 | 5.676% | $189.1283 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.73 | 9.692% | $30.4176 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.88 | 10.540% | $138.0424 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.19 | $748.0468 | $748.05 | $748.05 | $748.00 | |