| 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 | $27.25 | 12.336% | $30.6116 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.33 | 12.470% | $279.2968 | $279.30 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.52 | 11.178% | $31.708 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.30 | 7.672% | $267.3496 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 6.850% | $45.5181 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.89 | 5.322% | $79.9289 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.52 | 8.178% | $44.9155 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.41 | $779.3285 | $779.34 | $779.30 | $779.20 | |