| 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 | $29.50 | 4.728% | $30.8948 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.71 | 6.735% | $29.5763 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.34 | 13.264% | $36.6296 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.27 | 10.508% | $211.3687 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 10.341% | $37.3284 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.79 | 5.435% | $63.0396 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.43 | 3.421% | $11.821 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $385.87 | $420.6584 | $420.66 | $420.70 | $420.60 | |