| 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 | $29.37 | 3.527% | $30.4059 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.89 | 6.462% | $58.437 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.96 | 13.388% | $180.2416 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.25 | 8.744% | $14.4086 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.56 | 8.597% | $150.472 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.51 | 3.436% | $157.7502 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.81 | 5.678% | $91.7391 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.35 | $683.4544 | $683.46 | $683.45 | $683.40 | |