| 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 | $28.76 | 4.229% | $29.9763 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.88 | 6.276% | $23.2532 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.98 | 9.501% | $132.4743 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.72 | 9.274% | $83.835 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.93 | 7.313% | $168.4063 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.81 | 11.722% | $132.7369 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.45 | 8.191% | $9.1421 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.53 | $579.8241 | $579.83 | $579.85 | $579.80 | |