| 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 | $28.42 | 5.537% | $29.9936 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.55 | 9.736% | $263.9699 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.48 | 9.745% | $14.7936 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.82 | 12.542% | $268.7728 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.69 | 4.852% | $253.4168 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.50 | 3.384% | $204.1834 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.65 | 6.572% | $261.7941 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.11 | $1,296.9242 | $1,296.91 | $1,296.90 | $1,297.00 | |