| 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 | $28.58 | 7.326% | $30.6738 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.32 | 3.512% | $83.1408 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.81 | 6.325% | $170.9812 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.94 | 12.242% | $153.7042 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 7.165% | $141.0506 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 3.242% | $194.5079 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.51 | 12.760% | $262.1783 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.18 | $1,036.2368 | $1,036.23 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.30 | |