| 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 | $28.88 | 5.502% | $30.469 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 10.235% | $8.6204 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.99 | 6.556% | $183.2657 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.58 | 4.412% | $252.2385 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.72 | 8.599% | $73.5432 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.74 | 7.752% | $85.9214 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.88 | 9.216% | $224.8539 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.61 | $858.9121 | $858.91 | $858.85 | $858.90 | |