| 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 | $28.86 | 3.520% | $29.8759 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.76 | 3.378% | $176.5283 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.31 | 3.345% | $43.7253 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.49 | 10.655% | $170.9509 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.25 | 11.848% | $127.7863 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.41 | 12.533% | $10.5894 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.75 | 6.576% | $7.1939 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.83 | $566.6500 | $566.66 | $566.75 | $566.70 | |