| 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 | $27.81 | 8.474% | $30.1666 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.72 | 4.491% | $34.1895 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 8.740% | $238.1189 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.67 | 10.782% | $120.3868 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.43 | 3.563% | $90.5451 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.92 | 9.286% | $128.8701 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.58 | 13.552% | $193.697 | $193.70 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.11 | $835.9740 | $835.99 | $835.95 | $836.00 | |