| 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 | $28.77 | 5.711% | $30.4131 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.66 | 9.544% | $143.1302 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.86 | 7.461% | $34.2371 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 6.179% | $239.8796 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.75 | 12.702% | $177.7874 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.83 | 4.351% | $38.4325 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.56 | 6.815% | $59.3464 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.35 | $723.2263 | $723.23 | $723.30 | $723.10 | |