| 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 | $28.46 | 5.255% | $29.9556 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.83 | 9.291% | $10.7433 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.90 | 13.367% | $129.125 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.32 | 4.388% | $165.2671 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.31 | 12.608% | $213.1782 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.81 | 7.138% | $48.0085 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.26 | 8.195% | $7.855 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.89 | $604.1327 | $604.15 | $604.15 | $604.20 | |