| 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 | $28.62 | 4.815% | $29.9981 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.80 | 12.368% | $211.0271 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.31 | 5.694% | $36.2636 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.28 | 9.215% | $147.7461 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.79 | 12.212% | $18.8404 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.73 | 12.803% | $20 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.82 | 8.502% | $110.4767 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.35 | $574.3520 | $574.36 | $574.40 | $574.30 | |