| 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 | $28.32 | 5.855% | $29.9781 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.31 | 6.704% | $36.6101 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.75 | 7.578% | $123.4458 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.52 | 8.680% | $26.6483 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.70 | 9.302% | $100.2299 | $100.23 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.26 | 11.287% | $271.8296 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.85 | 3.423% | $146.7055 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.71 | $735.4473 | $735.46 | $735.50 | $735.30 | |