| 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 | $27.39 | 9.431% | $29.9732 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.54 | 3.403% | $22.273 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.83 | 10.531% | $45.1298 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.36 | 13.814% | $279.254 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.95 | 10.150% | $138.7339 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.97 | 13.469% | $133.8594 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.49 | 4.125% | $85.8927 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.53 | $735.1160 | $735.10 | $735.10 | $735.20 | |