| 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 | $28.35 | 5.810% | $29.9971 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.92 | 13.430% | $84.9818 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.28 | 9.368% | $69.2081 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.48 | 3.505% | $166.1048 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.34 | 8.837% | $132.0628 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.37 | 4.764% | $239.2495 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.77 | 7.481% | $217.9392 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.51 | $939.5433 | $939.54 | $939.55 | $939.50 | |