| 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 | $28.64 | 7.293% | $30.7287 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.99 | 7.579% | $7.5198 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.81 | 4.164% | $34.1762 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.27 | 8.184% | $158.2407 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.72 | 12.176% | $49.0433 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.64 | 8.530% | $154.8072 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.35 | 9.264% | $95.4421 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.42 | $529.9580 | $529.96 | $530.00 | $529.80 | |