| 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 | $28.26 | 8.151% | $30.5635 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.98 | 5.103% | $43.0712 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.74 | 13.833% | $203.4651 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.38 | 9.714% | $5.9026 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.37 | 12.565% | $264.9442 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.32 | 12.694% | $19.5186 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.50 | 12.826% | $252.1661 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.55 | $819.6313 | $819.63 | $819.55 | $819.70 | |