| 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 | $28.98 | 6.510% | $30.8666 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.46 | 11.568% | $77.4951 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.68 | 8.610% | $150.6203 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.83 | 3.550% | $78.522 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.31 | 7.133% | $171.7449 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.58 | 13.462% | $73.2738 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.89 | 5.649% | $57.9907 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.73 | $640.5134 | $640.51 | $640.45 | $640.50 | |