| 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 | $28.87 | 3.850% | $29.9815 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 4.696% | $38.3606 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 11.822% | $188.4424 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.43 | 3.148% | $101.5286 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.56 | 5.589% | $202.2663 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.61 | 8.381% | $122.0478 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.55 | 4.655% | $39.298 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.18 | $721.9252 | $721.93 | $721.95 | $721.90 | |