| 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 | $28.40 | 5.666% | $30.0091 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.90 | 6.511% | $150.074 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.82 | 4.286% | $257.3987 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.81 | 6.822% | $186.7355 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.68 | 13.679% | $31.4663 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.84 | 5.855% | $65.4607 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.92 | 7.383% | $64.3439 | $64.34 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.37 | $785.4882 | $785.49 | $785.45 | $785.50 | |