| 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 | $29.29 | 5.332% | $30.8517 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.75 | 12.108% | $70.3478 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 7.852% | $7.3663 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.99 | 9.446% | $268.1318 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.62 | 13.395% | $33.5876 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.87 | 11.639% | $140.52 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.98 | 6.690% | $177.0841 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.33 | $727.8893 | $727.89 | $727.90 | $727.90 | |