| 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 | $28.81 | 5.489% | $30.3914 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 11.502% | $78.5086 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.93 | 4.519% | $131.6208 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 5.263% | $19.7579 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.87 | 10.263% | $84.7592 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.79 | 13.737% | $11.1349 | $11.13 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.37 | 4.497% | $162.357 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.95 | $518.5298 | $518.53 | $518.50 | $518.60 | |