| 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 | $28.91 | 3.644% | $29.9635 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.41 | 6.530% | $171.9501 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.29 | 9.545% | $167.9215 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.54 | 11.254% | $57.3403 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 10.511% | $51.5092 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.70 | 13.287% | $55.1708 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.77 | 9.616% | $18.3826 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.23 | $552.2380 | $552.23 | $552.20 | $552.30 | |