| 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 | $28.78 | 4.645% | $30.1168 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 6.350% | $81.2195 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.78 | 11.241% | $142.1437 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.31 | 4.224% | $28.4636 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.80 | 8.410% | $171.071 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.91 | 5.832% | $33.771 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.30 | 13.762% | $155.0576 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.25 | $641.8432 | $641.84 | $641.75 | $641.90 | |