| 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 | $28.97 | 5.280% | $30.4996 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.42 | 10.738% | $44.7603 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.26 | 5.267% | $116.0674 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.35 | 9.144% | $152.0922 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.55 | 9.267% | $130.6287 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.40 | 8.405% | $122.9313 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.46 | 9.611% | $58.598 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.41 | $655.5775 | $655.58 | $655.60 | $655.60 | |