| 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 | $28.79 | 5.635% | $30.4123 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 3.240% | $6.9687 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.75 | 7.531% | $250.2784 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.65 | 3.387% | $72.009 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.52 | 8.424% | $54.7758 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 12.779% | $283.0527 | $283.05 | $283.05 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.91 | 9.533% | $107.2438 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.35 | $804.7407 | $804.74 | $804.75 | $804.80 | |