| 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 | $26.80 | 12.260% | $30.0857 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.78 | 12.840% | $111.4634 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.77 | 10.583% | $58.3546 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.68 | 8.196% | $258.2422 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.90 | 3.268% | $48.4327 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.65 | 8.380% | $41.8889 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.97 | 3.209% | $185.7452 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.55 | $734.2127 | $734.21 | $734.25 | $734.20 | |