| 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 | $28.79 | 5.836% | $30.4702 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.75 | 7.533% | $59.9496 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.75 | 8.516% | $35.539 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.66 | 12.413% | $83.9275 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.51 | 12.125% | $77.9381 | $77.94 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.93 | 8.402% | $211.308 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.99 | 7.640% | $96.8652 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.38 | $595.9976 | $596.01 | $596.00 | $595.90 | |