| 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 | $28.52 | 5.230% | $30.0116 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.48 | 12.794% | $42.2752 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 5.774% | $259.855 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.73 | 12.463% | $177.3879 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.64 | 8.500% | $180.8044 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 7.121% | $5.7845 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.76 | 3.591% | $102.3065 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.20 | $798.4251 | $798.43 | $798.45 | $798.50 | |