| 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 | $29.59 | 6.820% | $31.608 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.56 | 8.687% | $29.9541 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.28 | 13.389% | $254.3088 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.30 | 7.600% | $10.0068 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.77 | 9.372% | $260.0538 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.66 | 10.109% | $201.1251 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.99 | 8.275% | $32.4717 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.15 | $819.5283 | $819.53 | $819.50 | $819.60 | |