| 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 | $28.85 | 5.829% | $30.5317 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.38 | 8.671% | $160.1593 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.93 | 13.696% | $30.6183 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.91 | 3.167% | $134.0242 | $134.02 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.31 | 7.488% | $48.7028 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.58 | 5.517% | $61.8119 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.68 | 4.335% | $49.7469 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.64 | $515.5951 | $515.59 | $515.55 | $515.50 | |