| 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 | $28.75 | 6.277% | $30.5546 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 7.868% | $42.0577 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.53 | 8.841% | $101.799 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 13.726% | $40.7139 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.34 | 10.688% | $53.5066 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.36 | 10.589% | $64.5397 | $64.54 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.31 | 13.194% | $163.3503 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.08 | $496.5218 | $496.52 | $496.50 | $496.60 | |