| 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 | $28.47 | 7.124% | $30.4982 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 11.827% | $8.8679 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.43 | 4.587% | $130.1376 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.69 | 12.194% | $238.6254 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.99 | 11.655% | $32.3688 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 9.418% | $10.7558 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 9.201% | $257.5287 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.17 | $708.7824 | $708.80 | $708.80 | $708.80 | |