| 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 | $27.88 | 7.595% | $29.9975 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.78 | 7.296% | $108.1329 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.35 | 4.298% | $226.6917 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.48 | 13.365% | $238.6107 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.50 | 13.450% | $15.3158 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.64 | 9.164% | $150.2533 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.61 | 8.811% | $173.6732 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.24 | $942.6751 | $942.67 | $942.65 | $942.70 | |