| 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 | $28.91 | 5.753% | $30.5732 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.40 | 13.371% | $79.8132 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.78 | 3.511% | $75.3353 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.33 | 4.211% | $64.9547 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 10.657% | $8.8415 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.75 | 12.322% | $32.2926 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.75 | 4.444% | $63.4497 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $331.91 | $355.2602 | $355.25 | $355.25 | $355.20 | |