| 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 | $28.52 | 5.314% | $30.0356 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.92 | 8.610% | $96.576 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 4.713% | $54.1261 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.32 | 5.178% | $160.2071 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.71 | 10.853% | $97.2292 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.46 | 13.614% | $167.5352 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.55 | 10.695% | $179.9347 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.17 | $785.6439 | $785.66 | $785.75 | $785.50 | |