| 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 | $26.39 | 13.777% | $30.0258 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.70 | 13.187% | $72.1001 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.41 | 6.303% | $62.0916 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.84 | 5.422% | $71.5183 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.57 | 12.579% | $58.057 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.25 | 7.378% | $49.6623 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.74 | 4.626% | $166.0833 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.90 | $509.5384 | $509.54 | $509.55 | $509.60 | |