| 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 | $28.45 | 5.334% | $29.9675 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.35 | 6.145% | $53.444 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.70 | 5.791% | $194.3381 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.32 | 9.774% | $249.5383 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.92 | 9.718% | $201.7933 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.85 | 7.253% | $198.2572 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 10.633% | $39.3632 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.17 | $966.7016 | $966.70 | $966.70 | $966.70 | |