| 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 | $30.55 | 8.525% | $33.1544 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.40 | 13.833% | $261.1329 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.67 | 11.398% | $211.2886 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.46 | 5.249% | $145.7278 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.32 | 6.736% | $68.6526 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.98 | 5.545% | $129.7992 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.28 | 5.834% | $90.2552 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.66 | $940.0107 | $940.01 | $940.05 | $940.10 | |