| 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 | $28.75 | 4.865% | $30.1487 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.86 | 5.268% | $99.8572 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.39 | 6.298% | $70.5712 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.99 | 3.718% | $87.1127 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.78 | 11.286% | $87.6711 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.57 | 13.517% | $41.5132 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.88 | 9.282% | $172.5344 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.22 | $589.4085 | $589.40 | $589.35 | $589.40 | |