| 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 | $26.70 | 12.350% | $29.9975 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.47 | 12.219% | $65.6144 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.92 | 13.494% | $268.89 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.89 | 4.393% | $25.9834 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.41 | 3.706% | $5.6105 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.36 | 9.370% | $5.8622 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.76 | 11.377% | $147.8641 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.51 | $549.8221 | $549.81 | $549.80 | $549.90 | |