| 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 | $28.39 | 8.534% | $30.8128 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.83 | 5.249% | $108.2275 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 7.862% | $179.0293 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.27 | 7.205% | $213.6274 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 7.488% | $85.2487 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 12.173% | $256.1134 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.73 | 10.851% | $70.6453 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.83 | $943.7044 | $943.71 | $943.75 | $943.50 | |