| 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 | $27.82 | 8.104% | $30.0745 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.30 | 7.411% | $189.3656 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.82 | 12.574% | $174.2871 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.75 | 7.745% | $97.7786 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.77 | 7.589% | $21.2703 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.47 | 8.386% | $30.8575 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.47 | 8.672% | $48.3264 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.40 | $591.9600 | $591.97 | $591.95 | $592.10 | |