| 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 | $29.32 | 4.337% | $30.5916 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.94 | 5.397% | $41.0416 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.74 | 4.570% | $18.5507 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.73 | 4.374% | $7.0244 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.76 | 12.783% | $78.6774 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.56 | 6.297% | $135.5925 | $135.59 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.38 | 7.175% | $214.7573 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.43 | $526.2355 | $526.23 | $526.25 | $526.30 | |