| 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 | $28.99 | 5.359% | $30.5436 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.74 | 6.543% | $75.3685 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.82 | 5.141% | $25.0446 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.98 | 9.428% | $132.386 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.41 | 5.444% | $141.7273 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.77 | 4.279% | $75.8838 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.72 | 8.532% | $56.1328 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.43 | $537.0866 | $537.08 | $537.15 | $537.00 | |