| 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 | $29.60 | 3.695% | $30.6937 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.85 | 9.529% | $20.6462 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.55 | 5.338% | $26.9139 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 7.777% | $174.3185 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.48 | 12.747% | $52.4048 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.52 | 3.783% | $21.2963 | $21.30 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.38 | 4.419% | $254.135 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.12 | $580.4084 | $580.41 | $580.40 | $580.30 | |