| 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 | $29.25 | 5.381% | $30.8239 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.69 | 13.475% | $83.6197 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.60 | 10.250% | $175.959 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.84 | 13.253% | $96.0838 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 7.607% | $23.3507 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 13.560% | $50.4661 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.64 | 3.452% | $147.5639 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.16 | $607.8671 | $607.86 | $607.80 | $608.00 | |