| 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 | $28.69 | 5.175% | $30.1747 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.34 | 4.517% | $119.5047 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.85 | 8.657% | $16.1356 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.40 | 5.585% | $245.3795 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.62 | 5.189% | $70.0769 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.43 | 5.130% | $166.5575 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.96 | 4.154% | $37.4538 | $37.45 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.29 | $685.2827 | $685.28 | $685.30 | $685.40 | |