| 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 | $27.53 | 10.513% | $30.4242 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.79 | 5.108% | $150.0837 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.43 | 4.475% | $235.518 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.38 | 8.801% | $189.7272 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.48 | 13.500% | $32.3248 | $32.32 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.45 | 8.314% | $175.9561 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.76 | 11.453% | $44.3137 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.82 | $858.3477 | $858.34 | $858.30 | $858.30 | |