| 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 | $29.39 | 5.240% | $30.93 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.42 | 13.778% | $6.1668 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.60 | 13.632% | $275.6712 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.30 | 9.252% | $78.9892 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 3.701% | $18.2721 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.37 | 8.341% | $270.17 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.69 | 9.409% | $177.9975 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.39 | $858.1968 | $858.20 | $858.15 | $858.30 | |