| 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 | $28.93 | 4.357% | $30.1905 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.41 | 12.695% | $51.1748 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.62 | 5.729% | $15.4576 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.72 | 12.737% | $189.0825 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.62 | 9.408% | $60.8527 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.52 | 8.532% | $190.4954 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.28 | 4.451% | $21.1827 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.10 | $558.4362 | $558.43 | $558.45 | $558.60 | |