| 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 | $28.92 | 6.286% | $30.7379 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.38 | 3.482% | $62.4824 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.54 | 5.870% | $79.9742 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.58 | 4.460% | $102.9767 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.95 | 11.343% | $209.2692 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 5.250% | $203.9535 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.95 | 9.646% | $140.2921 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.10 | $829.6860 | $829.68 | $829.70 | $829.80 | |