| 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 | $28.71 | 3.448% | $29.6999 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.59 | 7.228% | $32.801 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.52 | 4.512% | $5.7691 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.29 | 9.500% | $173.3276 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.85 | 10.533% | $183.319 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.46 | 7.573% | $12.3279 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 7.292% | $251.0204 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.38 | $688.2649 | $688.27 | $688.25 | $688.20 | |