| 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 | $29.33 | 4.171% | $30.5534 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.41 | 13.798% | $170.0256 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.79 | 8.371% | $157.9941 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.98 | 6.331% | $7.4219 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.99 | 12.669% | $234.3403 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.68 | 9.693% | $31.46 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.44 | 4.484% | $94.4953 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.62 | $726.2906 | $726.29 | $726.30 | $726.30 | |