| 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 | $28.95 | 5.642% | $30.5834 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.76 | 7.821% | $14.8362 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.73 | 10.803% | $45.1301 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.66 | 3.239% | $63.6572 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 4.495% | $164.9349 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.50 | 9.573% | $191.2049 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.58 | 11.812% | $86.7437 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.02 | $597.0904 | $597.08 | $597.15 | $597.00 | |