| 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 | 5.426% | $29.9937 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.88 | 6.190% | $60.4009 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.78 | 3.477% | $215.0045 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.29 | 13.124% | $22.9529 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.95 | 12.679% | $206.1462 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.62 | 6.640% | $228.8708 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 12.831% | $167.9602 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.83 | $931.3292 | $931.32 | $931.30 | $931.40 | |