| 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 | $28.77 | 5.134% | $30.2471 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.58 | 7.583% | $17.8373 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 5.740% | $83.5135 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 11.590% | $28.2323 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.31 | 4.548% | $125.7817 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.79 | 13.873% | $113.6339 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.77 | 5.761% | $39.9459 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $407.50 | $439.1917 | $439.19 | $439.25 | $439.00 | |