| 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 | $27.75 | 8.623% | $30.1429 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.71 | 8.645% | $15.9817 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.62 | 8.267% | $39.6474 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.64 | 9.520% | $219.7409 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.35 | 6.277% | $57.7615 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.68 | 10.287% | $40.4533 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.40 | 9.356% | $224.6172 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.15 | $628.3449 | $628.34 | $628.35 | $628.30 | |