| 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 | $28.97 | 3.500% | $29.984 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.46 | 8.454% | $161.0108 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 10.289% | $71.346 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.94 | 13.245% | $82.6009 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.47 | 5.289% | $26.8171 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.93 | 12.256% | $54.9269 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.69 | 6.763% | $114.9731 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.15 | $541.6588 | $541.66 | $541.65 | $541.60 | |