| 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 | $26.90 | 12.157% | $30.1702 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.74 | 12.563% | $24.4712 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.51 | 9.518% | $24.6525 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.92 | 12.485% | $73.0253 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.59 | 3.638% | $171.6142 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.70 | 13.179% | $142.266 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 4.304% | $72.6164 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.98 | $538.8158 | $538.82 | $538.75 | $538.90 | |