| 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 | $28.88 | 6.125% | $30.6489 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.46 | 12.799% | $19.6947 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.90 | 9.199% | $22.8226 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.27 | 11.125% | $188.1013 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.46 | 11.765% | $255.3383 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.63 | 11.587% | $46.4537 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.62 | 9.108% | $26.8624 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.22 | $589.9219 | $589.91 | $589.90 | $589.90 | |