| 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 | $28.57 | 5.321% | $30.0902 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 3.719% | $13.0064 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.53 | 8.743% | $173.4777 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.85 | 7.126% | $217.3051 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.79 | 9.216% | $15.0609 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.45 | 13.590% | $90.2473 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.38 | 12.857% | $47.8288 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.11 | $587.0164 | $587.03 | $587.05 | $587.00 | |