| 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 | $28.64 | 5.376% | $30.1797 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.95 | 11.837% | $25.6666 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.73 | 9.811% | $18.3714 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.67 | 11.866% | $81.293 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 11.434% | $51.9394 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.68 | 11.202% | $157.551 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.29 | 11.851% | $47.3018 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $371.57 | $412.3029 | $412.30 | $412.30 | $412.40 | |