| 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 | $28.47 | 7.224% | $30.5267 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.29 | 11.873% | $40.5987 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.89 | 10.499% | $36.3431 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.95 | 7.162% | $55.6707 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 7.813% | $266.0717 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.57 | 6.766% | $235.4938 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.38 | 4.488% | $20.2498 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.34 | $684.9545 | $684.95 | $684.95 | $684.90 | |