| 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 | $28.28 | 9.185% | $30.8775 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.71 | 7.859% | $62.2454 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.48 | 11.799% | $233.0786 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.32 | 11.302% | $156.179 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.83 | 6.457% | $249.993 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.33 | 7.228% | $91.4977 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.50 | 7.775% | $110.4694 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.45 | $934.3406 | $934.35 | $934.40 | $934.40 | |