| 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 | $27.83 | 9.235% | $30.4001 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.71 | 11.186% | $63.0536 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.78 | 10.758% | $48.4899 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.82 | 8.189% | $65.8005 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.85 | 4.485% | $218.2169 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.30 | 5.584% | $58.388 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.28 | 3.174% | $54.9711 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.57 | $539.3201 | $539.32 | $539.30 | $539.40 | |