| 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 | $28.50 | 5.668% | $30.1154 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.72 | 6.505% | $123.2476 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.36 | 8.445% | $146.7912 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.74 | 8.236% | $171.8138 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.41 | 5.168% | $158.1832 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.49 | 7.824% | $39.345 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.90 | 9.145% | $71.9266 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.12 | $741.4228 | $741.43 | $741.45 | $741.30 | |