| 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 | $26.78 | 13.641% | $30.4331 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.72 | 6.663% | $24.2338 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.51 | 6.370% | $252.6394 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.82 | 13.325% | $140.319 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.28 | 5.393% | $83.5556 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.72 | 9.765% | $10.6692 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 8.146% | $241.5116 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.15 | $783.3617 | $783.36 | $783.35 | $783.30 | |