| 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 | $28.50 | 5.255% | $29.9977 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.82 | 13.333% | $278.5952 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 6.738% | $190.2818 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.79 | 7.269% | $78.0811 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.91 | 7.818% | $218.7735 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.37 | 12.856% | $106.5022 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.33 | 7.323% | $253.6364 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.99 | $1,155.8679 | $1,155.87 | $1,155.90 | $1,155.90 | |